{"id":15424,"date":"2024-03-02T21:15:05","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T02:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=15424"},"modified":"2025-12-17T14:10:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:10:42","slug":"bordeaux-wine-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bordeaux-wine-museum","title":{"rendered":"All About The Famous Bordeaux Wine Museum: Cit\u00e9 du Vin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u201cBordeaux\u201d is a name with dual significance\u2014it\u2019s both a major French city and a renowned wine. It makes perfect sense, then, that Bordeaux should be home to one of the <strong>biggest and best wine museums in the world: the Cit\u00e9 du Vin<\/strong>, or City of Wine. If you have a passion for wine, <strong>don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to visit this Bordeaux wine museum<\/strong> during your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few things to know about the Cit\u00e9 du Vin to best plan your visit to this excellent museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/wine-france-drink-bottle-beer-wine-bottle-832647-pxhere.com_-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"wine from Bordeaux\" class=\"wp-image-15430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/wine-france-drink-bottle-beer-wine-bottle-832647-pxhere.com_-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/wine-france-drink-bottle-beer-wine-bottle-832647-pxhere.com_-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/wine-france-drink-bottle-beer-wine-bottle-832647-pxhere.com_-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/wine-france-drink-bottle-beer-wine-bottle-832647-pxhere.com_.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Cit\u00e9 du Vin celebrates wine from Bordeaux, and also from around the world. Photo credit: Pxhere<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bordeaux-wine-museum\/#The_famous_Bordeaux_wine_museum_A_brief_history\" title=\"The famous Bordeaux wine museum: A brief history\">The famous Bordeaux wine museum: A brief history<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bordeaux-wine-museum\/#A_%E2%80%9Ccity_of_wine%E2%80%9D_in_a_wine_city\" title=\"A \u201ccity of wine\u201d in a wine city\">A \u201ccity of wine\u201d in a wine city<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bordeaux-wine-museum\/#Exhibitions_in_the_Cite_du_Vin\" title=\"Exhibitions in the Cit\u00e9 du Vin\">Exhibitions in the Cit\u00e9 du Vin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bordeaux-wine-museum\/#Tasting_wine_with_all_five_senses_An_interactive_experience\" title=\"Tasting wine with all five senses: An interactive experience\">Tasting wine with all five senses: An interactive experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bordeaux-wine-museum\/#A_toast_to_tasting\" title=\"A toast to tasting\">A toast to tasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/bordeaux-wine-museum\/#Purchasing_wine_at_the_museum\" title=\"Purchasing wine at the museum\">Purchasing wine at the museum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3d6d33ea gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_famous_Bordeaux_wine_museum_A_brief_history\"><\/span>The famous Bordeaux wine museum: A brief history<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cit\u00e9 du Vin opened in 2016, the culmination of an effort begun in 2009 by the Bordeaux-based Foundation for Wine Culture and Civilizations. They wanted to create a \u201ccultural tourist center for wine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This museum is certainly a must-see for oenophiles and beginner wine enthusiasts who are visiting the area. And even if you\u2019re not much of a wine drinker, the interactive exhibits are fun and interesting (and you may end up learning something, too).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Wine-Day-Trip-0065-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"wine museum bordeaux\" class=\"wp-image-15434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Wine-Day-Trip-0065-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Wine-Day-Trip-0065-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Wine-Day-Trip-0065-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Wine-Day-Trip-0065.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cheers!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_%E2%80%9Ccity_of_wine%E2%80%9D_in_a_wine_city\"><\/span>A \u201ccity of wine\u201d in a wine city<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Bordeaux is among <strong>the most famous winemaking regions in the world<\/strong>, you\u2019d be forgiven for assuming that the Cit\u00e9 du Vin is a museum about Bordeaux\u2019s wines specifically. It\u2019s a museum about <strong>wine from all around the world,<\/strong> including the history, culture, production, and consumption aspects of wine (though there is <strong>one section dedicated to Bordeaux\u2019s famous wines<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the first thing you\u2019ll notice about the Cit\u00e9 du Vin is the building itself. It\u2019s distinctly modern, all curved lines and reflective surfaces, in stark contrast to Bordeaux\u2019s nearby historic center. According to the museum\u2019s official website, the swirling structure calls to mind \u201cgnarled vine stock, wine swirling in a glass, eddies on the Garonne,\u201d and is evocative of \u201cwine\u2019s soul and liquid nature.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If all of that sounds a little pretentious, and you\u2019re afraid it\u2019s a sign the museum is, too, you don\u2019t need to worry. <strong>The museum is inviting and interactive<\/strong>\u2014which makes learning about wine something that anyone can enjoy, regardless of how much (or how little) wine knowledge you bring with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-photo-12809596-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"facade of museum\" class=\"wp-image-15428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-photo-12809596-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-photo-12809596-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-photo-12809596-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-photo-12809596-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-photo-12809596.jpeg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The museums curved lines and reflective surfaces contrast greatly with Bordeaux&#8217;s historic center. Photo credit: Gwena\u00ebl A.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-78d70cd7 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exhibitions_in_the_Cite_du_Vin\"><\/span>Exhibitions in the Cit\u00e9 du Vin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The permanent exhibition at Cit\u00e9 du Vin features <strong>18 sections showcasing stunning aerial imagery<\/strong>, <strong>informative videos on winemaking terroirs, <\/strong>and<strong> insights into food and wine pairings<\/strong>. Additionally, the museum offers temporary exhibitions, interactive touch screens with free audio guides, and engaging video components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the museum&#8217;s <strong>diverse attractions, including tasting rooms, restaurants, a gift shop, <\/strong>and<strong> a well-stocked wine shop<\/strong>. Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to receive expert wine advice, take a personality quiz to find your perfect wine match, or test your knowledge with <strong>food and wine pairing quizzes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Ultimate-food-tour-0124-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"wine being poured\" class=\"wp-image-15435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Ultimate-food-tour-0124-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Ultimate-food-tour-0124-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Ultimate-food-tour-0124-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Ultimate-food-tour-0124.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bordeaux has a long history of winemaking, and a museum that honors it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-765dbdf5 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tasting_wine_with_all_five_senses_An_interactive_experience\"><\/span>Tasting wine with all five senses: An interactive experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One particularly interesting area of the museum is <strong>&#8220;The Buffet of the Five Senses,&#8221; an interactive experience demonstrating the sensory aspects of wine tasting.<\/strong> Explore scent exploration stations with bell jars containing various scents, accessed by squeezing rubber balloons attached to brass trumpets. Another feature showcases colored glass gradients representing wine hues, from pale gold to deep red. The only thing missing in this \u201cbuffet\u201d is an actual glass of wine to sip\u2014but don\u2019t worry, that\u2019s next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Wine-Day-Trip-0054-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"comparing white wine\" class=\"wp-image-15432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Wine-Day-Trip-0054-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Wine-Day-Trip-0054-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Wine-Day-Trip-0054-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Wine-Day-Trip-0054.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sip, sip, hooray.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f11a0dc6 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_toast_to_tasting\"><\/span>A toast to tasting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After learning all you can about wine, <strong>it\u2019s finally time to fill your own glass.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After your visit, head up to the 8th floor of the Cit\u00e9 du Vin to the spacious tasting room, called the Belvedere, with <strong>gorgeous 360-degree views over Bordeaux.<\/strong> You can choose from a rotating selection of 20 wines (hang onto your museum ticket; you\u2019ll need it to enter the tasting room and get your free glass), which represent the many wine regions featured in the museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s Tip:<\/strong> The museum also offers small-group wine tasting workshops, which may be presented in French, English, or Spanish (the French workshops typically offer an audio guide for other languages so people can follow along). These are separate from your museum visit, with a separate fee that includes the wines discussed in the workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Wine-Day-Trip-0049-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"white wine being poured into two glasses\" class=\"wp-image-15433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Wine-Day-Trip-0049-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Wine-Day-Trip-0049-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Wine-Day-Trip-0049-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Wine-Day-Trip-0049.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Checking out the wine museum Bordeaux is a must if you&#8217;re a wine fanatic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cac9f288 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Purchasing_wine_at_the_museum\"><\/span>Purchasing wine at the museum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a small sample leaves you wanting more, stop in the museum\u2019s own wine cellar (which is actually on the ground floor and not a cellar): <a href=\"https:\/\/cave.latitude20.fr\/fr\/\">Latitude20<\/a>. <strong>There are more than 800 different wines representing 70 countries available for purchase<\/strong>\u2014including budget-friendly bottles. Latitude20 also <strong>operates a wine bar in the museum.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a memorable dining experience, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.le7restaurant.fr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Restaurant Le 7<\/a> on the museum&#8217;s 7th floor. With panoramic views of Bordeaux, the seasonal menu highlights local ingredients, complemented by a wine list featuring 500 bottles from around the world, <strong>with over 30 by-the-glass options.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No museum tour required for Restaurant Le 7 reservations. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, snag a window seat at sunset for a breathtaking view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Ultimate-food-tour-0126-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"sharing white wine\" class=\"wp-image-15437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Ultimate-food-tour-0126-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Ultimate-food-tour-0126-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Ultimate-food-tour-0126-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Devour_Bordeaux_Ultimate-food-tour-0126.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you&#8217;re looking for great wine, you&#8217;ll find a selection of 800+ different wines representing 70 countries available for purchase at the Bordeaux wine museum.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to turn your next trip into an unforgettable experience?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover the full range of expertly led experiences at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/\">Take Walks Tours<\/a><\/strong> where passionate local guides bring history, stories, and iconic sights to life. From world-famous landmarks and museums to immersive food and cultural experiences, these small-group guided tours offer deeper insight, seamless access, and unforgettable moments you\u2019d miss on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Explore with experts who know it best, and see the country through local eyes.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Love wine? 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