La Cite du Vin
7 expert reviews
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The complex world of wine is explored in depth at ground-breaking La Cité du Vin, a stunning piece of contemporary architecture resembling a wine decanter on the banks of the River Garonne."
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Afar Magazine
"Houses themed spaces that provide immersive experiences with high-tech features such as touch-screen tablets hanging from vines, animated panels that illustrate wine routes."
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The Telegraph
"The £63-million Cité du Vin opened in June 2016 on the banks of the Garonne. It is certainly the best wine centre I've encountered. "
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Spread over 10 levels, 20 interactive and sensorial themed displays depict winegrowing and producing all over the world. The 8th floor panoramic platform is perfect to sip a glass of wine."
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Frommer's
"Opened in 2016, this has become the city’s most talked-about museum."
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Travel + Leisure
"Strikingly modern architecture...exhibitions include flyovers of vineyards from all around the world, plus an introduction to terroirs, grape varietals, the winemaking process, and more."
Travel + Leisure
"Divided into 18 modules in six universes, visitors can curate their visits based on their own interests, like gastronomy, winemaking, history, or environment. "
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134 quai de Bacalan | 1 esplanade de Pontac, 33300, Bordeaux, France