Sandra Serpero
Weekend: Plume's Bordeaux address book
The epicenter of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, at the crossroads of the Atlantic Ocean, the Gironde estuary, the vineyards and the Landes forest, offers a wealth of attractions. Emblematic of the wine-growing region, the city of lights attracts visitors both for its rich architectural heritage and for its dynamism, which is ahead of the times.
Renaissance Bordeaux Hotel, Marriott Bonvoy
Just 5 streetcar stops from the center of Bordeaux, the Renaissance Bordeaux hotel between Chartrons and Bacalan invites you to explore a page of history right on the water. A Marriott International hotel, this atypical refuge, built in the former silos of the Bassins à Flots, is the perfect address to enjoy Bordeaux in a different way, for a weekend in the heart of the trendy new district. Here, the working-class past has given way to a vibrant cultural and student scene, offering a host of attractions. If the Cité du Vin is a landmark, the Bassins de Lumières at the Base sous-marine and the Musée de la Mer et de la Marine are also well worth a visit. Epicureans will appreciate the Halles gastronomiques de Bacalan at the foot of the hotel, or the Moon Harbour Distillery a stone's throw away. And further afield, the Cité du Vin pontoon opens the way to cruises on the Garonne for those who like to glide on the water and, in the evening, enjoy the panoramic view from the terrace while sipping a glass of Bordeaux wine in the setting sun.
Hotel Renaissance
16, rue de Gironde
Pastel
A charming, relaxed and diligent restaurant offering fine, tasty market cuisine.
Pastel
2 Quai des Chartrons
La Gigi
Bistronomic street-food made with top-quality local produce is the credo of this friendly address, where dishes are for sharing, cocktails are well-balanced and the terrace offers a breathtaking view of Saint-Michel Basilica.
La Gigi
32 rue des Allamandiers
CAPC Museum of Contemporary Art
A museum marvel nestled in a former colonial warehouse. The central nave is masterly, the floors offer surprises on every wall and up to the ceiling, the works are eye-catching and the roof terrace is the ideal place to take a break, with even a little coffee to sit and enjoy the sun.
CAPC
7 rue Ferrere
