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BORDEAUX STUDENT LIFE

Welcome to the world’s top tourist destination

A listed Unesco World Heritage site

The world capital of the wine industry with more than 9,000 wine estates

831,500 inhabitants in 2023

6.6 million passengers in 2023 by air

9th most sustainable tourist destination in the world in 2023 by Global Destination Sustainability Index

Named Wellbeing Cities Awards (Nature & Biodiversity Category) in 2020

Named “Top Tourism Destination” in 2017 by the Los Angeles Times

“2nd Best Worldwide Destination 2016” according to the New York Times

EXPERIENCE BORDEAUX

Vatel Bordeaux organizes regular guided tours of the city to welcome its new students. There’s nothing like a good walk to discover Bordeaux, its history and its iconic places.

"MUST-SEES" IN BORDEAUX AND THE SURROUNDING AREA

1. The Cité du Vin

For a voyage through the history, geography and science of wine.

2.The Cathedral Saint-André
and the Tour Pey Berland

With its unbeatable, panoramic views of the city.

3. The Place de la Bourse

And its 18th century façade sumptuously reflected in the Miroir d’Eau (Water Mirror) created
by landscape designer Michel Corajoud.

4. The Grand Théâtre

One of the world’s most beautiful 18th century performance venues.

5. The Jardin Public

The ideal place to stroll, jog or savor a picnic with friends, and enjoy a taste of the countryside
at the heart of the city.

6. The Bassin d’Arcachon
and the Dune du Pilat

Exceptional natural heritage sites and a heavenly place to spend a weekend or your holidays.

7. Saint-Émilion

A medieval village and a UNESCO-listed world heritage site, globally renowned for its vineyards.

8. The Citadelle de Blaye

A military fortress built by Vauban, Louis XIV’s military architect, in 1689, affording magnificent views
of the Gironde – Europe’s largest estuary.

TESTIMONIALS

Qian Qian WU,
Chinese MBA Wine and Management

“I’m really happy in Bordeaux. It’s a nice, calm city. It’s easy to get around using the tram, and the inhabitants of Bordeaux are very warm and welcoming. I feel at home here.”

Robin Bast
Finnish Bachelor student

“Life here in France is amazing with a lot to see a lot to do. Bordeaux’s architecture is really mind-blowing. I also enjoy the small cafés and restaurants all around the city.”

A GATEWAY TO EUROPE

Vatel Bordeaux is close to all the major European capitals: Berlin, Rome, Lisbon, Madrid and London. Offering an increasing range of attractive destinations, Bordeaux airport allows you to reach the city of your choice for a weekend or a week’s holiday, in less than 3 hours.