Self Guided Podcast Tour Bordeaux Ghosts of the Vine

Bordeaux, France
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Duration1h 15m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Step beyond the polished wine glasses and postcard views of Bordeaux. This is the story of Chartrons, a neighborhood that traded its gritty, barrel-rolling soul for contemporary art and curated nostalgia. Join an urban planner and a local historian as they peel back the gentrified layers of this historic district. You'll discover the hidden temples of foreign merchants, descend into authentic 18th-century wine cellars, and explore massive colonial warehouses reborn as modern art sanctuaries. This isn't just a wine tour; it's a deep dive into how a city's industrial heartbeat transforms into a playground for the aesthetic elite.

- A 1.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 75 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. CAPC Musee d'Art Contemporain
    10m
    A massive former colonial warehouse that perfectly introduces the theme of industrial trade spaces being repurposed into modern cultural institutions.
  2. Temple des Chartrons
    10m
    A Protestant church built for the influential foreign merchants who dominated the wine trade, highlighting the tension between religious persecution and economic power.
  3. Eglise St Louis des Chartrons
    10m
    The main artery of Chartrons, showcasing the gentrification process through its trendy boutiques, cafes, and restored merchant homes.
  4. Antique Dealers of Village Notre Dame
    10m
    The first antique gallery in the area, housed in an old printing press, representing the district’s pivot to an antique dealer’s haven.
  5. Musee Du Vin Et Du Negoce
    10m
    Located in an authentic 18th-century wine cellar, providing an intimate, sensory look at how the wine trade operated.
  6. Quais De Bordeaux
    10m
    The riverfront where ships once docked, now a landscaped promenade offering a final reflection on Bordeaux’s urban renewal.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From the main transit hub in Bordeaux, take local transit toward CAPC musée d’art contemporain de Bordeaux. Walk the final stretch to CAPC musée d’art contemporain de Bordeaux, 7 Rue Ferrère, 33000 Bordeaux. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Quai des Chartrons, Quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux, walk to the nearest transit stop and travel back to the main transit hub in Bordeaux. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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