Our guests’ guide

The 41 Notebook

Our favourite places and tips to experience Bordeaux like a local, from the hotel, just steps from Saint-Jean station.

4 minon foot to the tram, Saint-Jean station
≈ 15 minby tram C to Place de la Bourse
45 minfrom the airport by tram F, no change
≈ 35 minfrom Saint-Émilion by train

Interactive map

Map of our favourite places

Monuments, wine, markets and walks: everything we recommend, mapped from the hotel.


    Not to be missed

    The must-sees

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the historic centre is best explored on foot, between honey-coloured stone façades and the Garonne quays.


    Place de la Bourse & Water Mirror

    The symbol of Bordeaux. Best seen at sunset, when the square is reflected in the world’s largest water mirror.

    TRAM C · ≈ 15 MIN

    Grand Théâtre & Golden Triangle

    A neoclassical colonnade, opera and ballet, followed by the fine boutiques of Cours de l’Intendance and Allées de Tourny.

    TRAM C · ≈ 20 MIN

    Old Bordeaux

    The Grosse Cloche, Porte Cailhau, the Saint-Pierre district and its lanes: terraces, wine cellars and little restaurants.

    ON FOOT · ≈ 25 MIN

    Pont de Pierre & the quays

    Cross the Garonne for the best view of the quayside façade, then stroll up to the Chartrons.

    ON FOOT · ≈ 20 MIN

    World wine capital

    Taste Bordeaux

    • La Cité du VinA journey through the world’s wine cultures, ending with a tasting in the belvedere overlooking the city. Tram B, La Cité du Vin stop.
    • The ChartronsThe former wine merchants’ quarter: antique dealers, wine bars and a Sunday morning market on the quays.
    • The châteauxSaint-Émilion, Médoc, Pessac-Léognan: ask us for advice on arranging your visits and tastings.

    Departing from Saint-Jean station

    Day trips

    The hotel is just steps from the station: the region’s finest excursions start here.


    Saint-Émilion

    A UNESCO-listed medieval village, a monolithic church and grands crus as far as the eye can see.

    Train from Saint-Jean · ≈ 35 min

    Arcachon & the Dune du Pilat

    Europe’s highest sand dune, the Arcachon Bay, Cap Ferret oysters and the Ville d’Hiver.

    Train to Arcachon · ≈ 1 h

    The château route

    Margaux, Pauillac, Saint-Julien: the great Médoc estates along the estuary.

    By car · ≈ 1 h

    Practical information

    Plan your stay


    Getting around

    • Tram C · Gare Saint-Jean stop: historic centre, Place de la Bourse, Quinconces.
    • Tram F · airport ↔ Saint-Jean station in 45 min, no change.
    • Tram B · from Quinconces to the Chartrons and La Cité du Vin.
    • Single tickets, 10-trip passes or the TBM app.

    Our services

    • Airport taxi · private transfer at a fixed price, 24/7.
      Book the taxi
    • Parking · secure garage opposite the hotel.
      Book a space
    • Luggage storage · leave your bags before or after your stay.
      Book a locker

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