Discover Bordeaux on a walk from the Cathedral to the Garonne River

Bordeaux shines as a UNESCO World Heritage jewel, where 2,000 years of history unfolds in magnificent stone facades and bustling squares. On this walking tour, you'll discover how this ancient Roman settlement evolved through medieval times to reach its golden age in the 18th century. Along the way, you'll encounter Gothic cathedrals, revolutionary landmarks, and the architectural masterpieces that earned Bordeaux recognition for its outstanding urban and architectural ensemble.

The tour begins at Pey Berland Square near Saint André Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece built between the 12th and 15th centuries. You'll stroll through streets once confined by medieval walls, passing through the former city gate of Porte Dijeau where merchants once paid taxes to enter. As you walk through Gambetta Square with its ornate mascarons (sculpted faces), you'll learn how this elegant plaza once held the guillotine during the French Revolution's bloody days.

You'll explore the opulent Golden Triangle shopping district and discover the Monument aux Girondins, which commemorates the political faction from Bordeaux who were executed during the Revolution. The journey continues through Saint Catherine Street, France's longest pedestrian shopping boulevard, before reaching the magnificent Place de la Bourse. The tour ends at the innovative Miroir d'Eau, where you can witness the perfect reflection of the 18th-century facades in this modern water feature beside the Garonne River.

During this 60-minute walking tour, you'll have a chance to:

• Walk in the footsteps of Spanish painter Francisco Goya, who spent his final years living in Bordeaux
• Discover the city's dark history in the slave trade, which saw 150,000 people deported on 480 expeditions
• Admire more than 3,000 sculpted mascarons adorning buildings throughout the city, each face telling a different story
• Learn why Bordeaux is France's restaurant capital with one eatery for every 285 residents
• Taste local specialties like cannelés (caramelized pastries), duck confit, and foie gras
• See how modern trams and pedestrianized streets transformed this once car-clogged city
• Understand how wine shaped Bordeaux's economy with 7,500 winemakers producing 10,000 different wines across 56 appellations

Take this tour to experience the perfect blend of rich history and vibrant present-day culture in one of France's most elegant cities.