Explore Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne in Southwestern France and is internationally famous for it,s wine. Particularly for wines of Saint Emilion.
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Language Spoken
The national language is French but because this city is very popular with international tourists English is spoken by most locals.
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+02:00
Cuisine
Meals
Expect to pay around 12€ (R240) at an inexpensive restaurant for two people. A three-course meal for two will be around 40€ (R800).Drinks
Imported beers are priced at around 6€ (R120) whilst domestic beers are around 5€ (R99).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have an initial fee of 7€ (R140) and 2€ (R40) for every kilometer thereafter.General Transport
Tram tickets are priced at around 2€ (R40) for a one trip and 7€ (R140) for five trips.Things to do in Bordeaux
The top attractions to visit in Bordeaux are Place de la Bourse, The Water Mirror, St. Andre Cathedral, Musée du Vin et du Négoce, La Cité du Vin. You can also visit the Place de la Bourse which is Bordeaux,s most splendid square.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Measles
- Hepatis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
- Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South Africans travelling to Europe need a South African Passport, not older than 10 years, with at least 2 blank pages and valid for at least 3 months after the date you leave all Schengen countries. They also need to obtain a Schengen visa which gives access to 26 European countries.