La Cité du Vin: Permanent Exhibition + Belvedere

About this experience

La Cité du Vin Tickets La Cité du Vin is Bordeaux's premier museum dedicated to the global culture and history of wine, housed in a striking modern building on the city's riverside. Your entry ticket grants access to the permanent exhibition, which features more than twenty themed areas exploring viticulture from ancient times to the present day. Each visitor receives a personal interactive audio guide available in eight languages, allowing self-paced discovery of the art and science of winemaking. The museum presents wine's essential role across continents through immersive displays, hands-on exhibits and digital installations. Sections interweave history, geography and culture, covering the global wine trade, famous vineyard regions and contemporary wine arts. The visit concludes at the Belvedere, where a tasting of expert-curated wines or organic grape juice is served by the venue's hosts, accompanied by panoramic views over Bordeaux and its surrounding vineyards. Highlights Interactive multimedia displays covering global wine culture and history Self-paced exploration through more than twenty themed exhibition areas Personal audio guide available in eight major languages Hosted tasting session at the panoramic Belvedere with views over Bordeaux Hands-on exhibits exploring winemaking processes and viticulture techniques Educational displays on wine's influence across different cultures and continents Plan Your Visit to La Cité du Vin La Cité du Vin opens daily from 10am to 7pm, giving you ample time to explore the exhibitions and visit the Belvedere. Plan to spend approximately two to three hours for the full experience, including time to take in the panoramic views during the tasting. The museum is fully accessible for visitors with reduced mobility, with wheelchair access throughout the entire site. The venue is located along Bordeaux's riverside, easily accessible by tram or on foot from the city centre. Weekday mornings tend to be quieter, making for a more relaxed visit through the exhibitions. If you are exploring more of Bordeaux's wine heritage, you might also enjoy Bordeaux wine tasting tours that take you directly into the surrounding vineyard regions, or discover the historic city centre with Bordeaux walking tours that showcase the UNESCO World Heritage architecture. Your ticket covers the permanent exhibition and the Belvedere tasting only. Temporary exhibitions and workshops require separate tickets and can be booked on-site. The interactive nature of the displays makes this attraction suitable for all ages, with organic grape juice available for younger visitors during the tasting session. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Explore 20+ themed areas tracing wine culture from antiquity to today
• Personal interactive audio guide included in eight languages
• Ascend the Belvedere for panoramic views over Bordeaux
• Discover winemaking art and science entirely at your own pace
• Housed in Bordeaux's striking modern architectural landmark

What is included

• Entrance to the Cité du Vin
• Self-guided tour (Permanent Tour) with an interactive visit tool (Travel Companion) in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, or Portuguese
• Tasting of a glass of wine (or organic grape juice) in the Belvédère

Not included

• Temporary exhibitions
• Workshops

Before you go

The permanent exhibition is self-guided for you to move at your own pace Your ticket includes wine or grape juice tasting at the Belvedere Admission does not cover temporary exhibitions or workshops Wheelchair access is provided throughout the venue Audio guides are available in Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese

Cancellation terms

Cancellation is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit. Rescheduling is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit.