Updated in November 2026, this La Cité du Vin guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, accessibility and what to see.
La Cité du Vin is a wine museum and cultural centre on the banks of the Garonne in Bordeaux, France. Its golden building takes its shape from wine swirling in a glass. A permanent exhibition explores wine across the world, and the Belvédère on the eighth floor gives panoramic views of the city with a glass of wine. You can book through GetYourGuide before you travel. As of November 2026, a date-stamped adult ticket costs €23, not the €22 shown by older guides.
Quick facts for La Cité du Vin
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Esplanade de Pontac, 33300 Bordeaux, France |
| Opening hours, 1 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 | Weekdays and Sundays 10:00 to 18:00. Saturdays and 26 December to 2 January 10:00 to 19:00 |
| Closed | 25 December. Closes at 16:00 on 24 December |
| Adult, date-stamped ticket | €23 (€27 with two glasses) |
| Adult, open ticket | €28 (€32 with two glasses) |
| Child (6 to 17), date-stamped ticket | €9 |
| Children under 6 | Free |
| Family pack (2 adults and 2 children) | €56 (€64 with two glasses) |
| Nearest transit | Tram B, stop La Cité du Vin, two minutes’ walk |
| Typical visit | Two to three hours |
Why book tickets for La Cité du Vin?
- 🍷 A glass of wine with a view: Your ticket includes a tasting in the Belvédère, 35 metres above Bordeaux, with more than 15 wines or organic grape juice.
- 🎧 A multimedia Visit Companion: The guide plays in eight languages as you move through the permanent exhibition.
- 🌍 Wine around the world: Themed areas cover vineyards, wine history, culture and the senses across the world.
- ⏩ Direct entry with an online ticket: A booked ticket sends you straight to the permanent exhibition entrance on the second floor.
- 🎟️ An open ticket lasts a year: An undated ticket stays valid for a year from purchase.
Ticket prices for La Cité du Vin – and how to book
All prices are in euros and include VAT.
| Ticket (permanent exhibition and Belvédère) | Adult | Child (6 to 17) |
|---|---|---|
| Date-stamped ticket (one glass) | €23 | €9 |
| Date-stamped ticket (two glasses) | €27 | €9 |
| Open ticket (one glass, valid for a year) | €28 | €14 |
| Open ticket (two glasses) | €32 | €14 |
| Family pack (2 adults and 2 children, one glass each) | €56 | |
| Family pack (two glasses each) | €64 | |
| Children under 6 | Free | Free |
| Extra | Price |
|---|---|
| Via Sensoria sensory tasting journey | €23, or €39.10 with the permanent exhibition |
| Discovery workshop | €20, or €37 with the permanent exhibition |
| Bordeaux 360° workshop | €22, or €38.40 with the permanent exhibition |
| Solo annual pass | €48 |
| Duo annual pass | €85 |
Reduced rates of 20% apply to disabled visitors, students, job seekers, and holders of the TBM annual pass, Bordeaux senior pass, Bordeaux Métropole Youth Card or Mollat card. Show proof on site. Annual pass holders receive 30% off. Admission is free for children under 6 and for people receiving RSA benefits with proof.
You can book online to skip the ticket queue, and you can book through GetYourGuide before you travel. You can only reach the Belvédère with a permanent exhibition ticket.
Opening hours for La Cité du Vin
The exhibition areas open every day, and hours change with the season. Saturdays are open one hour later than weekdays and Sundays from November to January.
| Period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| 1 November to 3 January 2027, weekdays and Sundays | 10:00 to 18:00 |
| 1 November to 3 January 2027, Saturdays | 10:00 to 19:00 |
| 26 December to 2 January | 10:00 to 19:00 |
| 24 December | Closes at 16:00 |
| 25 December | Closed |
The boutique, the Latitude20 wine cellar, the brasserie and the snack café open at 10:30 and close 30 minutes after the exhibition areas. Restaurant Le 7 opens every lunchtime until 14:30 and on Thursday to Saturday evenings from 19:00.
How to get to La Cité du Vin
La Cité du Vin is on the Garonne quays in the Bacalan district. By tram, take line B to the La Cité du Vin stop, a two-minute walk away. By bus, the Liane 7 and lines 25, 27, 53 and H stop at La Cité du Vin. By bicycle, a Le Vélo station and racks are outside. By train, Gare Saint-Jean is 30 minutes away by tram. By car, the Chaban-Delmas bridge leads to the centre, and the drive from central Bordeaux takes 10 minutes.
Parking at La Cité du Vin
Ten disabled parking spaces are at the entrance. Paid INTERPARKING parking is opposite on Rue de Gironde, open daily from 7:00 to 22:00, with a 5-hour package for €6. Paid parking is also available at Hangar 19 on Quai de Bacalan.
How long to spend at La Cité du Vin
Allow two to three hours for the permanent exhibition and the Belvédère. The exhibition holds up to nine hours of content, so wine fans can stay all day. Add time for lunch and the wine cellar.
Accessibility at La Cité du Vin
La Cité du Vin is wheelchair accessible and takes the needs of disabled visitors into account. You can borrow a wheelchair from the ticket office for the permanent exhibition. Ten disabled parking spaces are at the entrance.
Persons accompanying disabled visitors enter free if the visitor’s card states a need for accompaniment or a disability above 50%. Animals are not allowed, except guide dogs. A cloakroom is available.
What to see at La Cité du Vin
The permanent exhibition. Themed areas spread across about 3,000 square metres explore wine’s history, vineyards, culture and tasting. The Visit Companion multimedia guide works in eight languages.
The Belvédère. The eighth-floor viewpoint stands 35 metres above Bordeaux. It gives a panoramic view of the city and the Garonne, and your ticket includes a glass of wine or organic grape juice.
The Via Sensoria sensory journey. A separate tasting journey uses the senses to explore wine. It can be combined with the permanent exhibition.
The workshops. The Discovery workshop and the Bordeaux 360° workshop teach tasting skills. Afterwork workshops run from €20.
The Latitude20 wine cellar. The cellar sells wines from across the world. A brasserie-wine bar and a snack café serve food and drinks.
Restaurant Le 7 and the boutique. The panoramic restaurant serves lunch and, on Thursday to Saturday, dinner. The boutique opens at 10:30 and closes 30 minutes after the exhibition areas.
Practical visitor tips for La Cité du Vin
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Book ahead | A booked ticket gives direct access to the second-floor entrance. Book tickets in advance to skip the ticket queue. |
| Use the tram | Tram B stops two minutes from the entrance, and it is the recommended way to arrive. |
| Keep time for the Belvédère | The tasting at the top is the culmination of the visit. |
| Check holiday hours | La Cité du Vin closes on 25 December and at 16:00 on 24 December. |
| Ask about Bordeaux cards | Holders of local cards receive 20% off, and the Bordeaux CityPass covers entry. |
Frequently asked questions about La Cité du Vin
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the opening hours in November and December? | Weekdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 18:00, and Saturdays from 10:00 to 19:00. It is closed on 25 December. |
| How much does a ticket cost? | A date-stamped adult ticket costs €23 and a child ticket (6 to 17) costs €9. Children under 6 are free. |
| Is wine tasting included? | Yes. Your ticket includes one glass of wine or organic grape juice in the Belvédère, or two glasses with the higher-priced ticket. |
| Do I need to book in advance? | You can buy on site, but advance booking is recommended for direct access without the ticket queue. |
| Is La Cité du Vin accessible? | Yes. It is wheelchair accessible, with disabled parking at the entrance and wheelchair loans at the ticket office. |
Things to do near La Cité du Vin
Bassins des Lumières: A digital art centre in a former submarine base in the Bacalan district of Bordeaux.
Chaban-Delmas Bridge: A vertical-lift bridge over the Garonne next to La Cité du Vin.
Chartrons district: A historic wine merchants’ quarter with antique shops and cafés in Bordeaux.
Place de la Bourse and the Miroir d’eau: A grand 18th-century square with a reflecting pool on the Garonne quays in central Bordeaux.
Garonne riverfront: A waterfront promenade along the Garonne with walking and cycling paths in Bordeaux.
Alternatives to La Cité du Vin
Saint-Émilion: A UNESCO-listed medieval wine village east of Bordeaux, surrounded by vineyards.
The Médoc wine route: A road of château vineyards north-west of Bordeaux, including Margaux.
Dune du Pilat: Europe’s tallest sand dune at the Arcachon Bay, south-west of Bordeaux.
Musée d’Aquitaine: A history museum of Bordeaux and the Aquitaine region in the centre of Bordeaux.
Cognac: A town on the Charente River north of Bordeaux, known for its cognac houses.
