Located at the heart of the Bordeaux wine region, in the city itself, the Cité du Vin is an international showcase and an open door onto the world’s vineyards.

VisitLa Cité du Vin

The Cité du Vin is a new generation museum where wine comes to life through an immersive, sensorial approach, set within an evocative architectural design. The Cité du Vin gives a different view of wine, across the world, across the ages, across all cultures and all civilizations.

A must-see experience during any stay in Bordeaux, and also a place to go for residents of the Bordeaux region. The Cité du Vin is there to be seen, experienced and visited.

The Cité du Vin is run by the Foundation for wine culture and civilizations , a foundation recognized as being of public interest by Ministerial Decree in December 2014.

Plan Your Visit

Exhibition AreasOpening Hours

Daily from 10 am to 6 pm

Experience Architecture

Comprising more than 13,350m² spread over ten levels and reaching a height of 55 metres, the Cité du Vin is a journey in itself. Each and every detail evokes liquid elements and the very soul of wine, and invites you to step in and explore. The bold architectural design by architects Anouk Legendre and Nicolas Desmazières from XTU architects is impressive for its shape and audacious curves, as well as its ever-changing reflections depending on the season, day or time.

ExperienceExhibitions

The permanent exhibition takes visitors on a sensory adventure to discover the cultures and civilizations of wine. In an open exhibition space occupying more than 3,000 m², nearly twenty different themed areas invite you to take a voyage of discovery and enjoy a unique experience exploring the many and varied facets of wine across time and space.

Temporary exhibitions explore different aspects of wine in conjunction with other themes such as music and art, history, geography, and more.