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Guided tour of Bordeaux in the Middle Ages in 1492

Immerse yourself in the Bordeaux of 1492, a bustling, commercial city already full of life. This guided tour explores the daily life of Bordeauxers in the late Middle Ages, between narrow streets, noisy markets and active harbour, far from major dates and famous figures. Through concrete themes — food, wine, trade, housing and urban planning — discover how the inhabitants lived, worked and moved around the city, while managing its nuisance and promiscuity. Dynamic and immersive, this tour offe

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Overview

  • ✓Immerse yourself in the Bordeaux of 1492, a bustling, commercial city already full of life.
  • ✓This guided tour explores the daily life of Bordeauxers in the late Middle Ages, between narrow streets, noisy markets and active harbour, far from major dates and famous figures.
  • ✓Through concrete themes — food, wine, trade, housing and urban planning — discover how the inhabitants lived, worked and moved around the city, while managing its nuisance and promiscuity.
  • ✓Dynamic and immersive, this tour offers a lively reading of Bordeaux’s heritage and an original look at the city of yesterday.
  • ✓A unique experience to understand Bordeaux otherwise.

Immerse yourself in the Bordeaux of 1492, a bustling, commercial city already full of life. This guided tour explores the daily life of Bordeauxers in the late Middle Ages, between narrow streets, noisy markets and active harbour, far from major dates and famous figures. Through concrete themes — food, wine, trade, housing and urban planning — discover how the inhabitants lived, worked and moved around the city, while managing its nuisance and promiscuity. Dynamic and immersive, this tour offers a lively reading of Bordeaux’s heritage and an original look at the city of yesterday. A unique experience to understand Bordeaux otherwise.

Immerse yourself in the Bordeaux of 1492, a bustling, commercial city already full of life. This guided tour explores the daily life of Bordeauxers in the late Middle Ages, between narrow streets, noisy markets and active harbour, far from major dates and famous figures. Through concrete themes — food, wine, trade, housing and urban planning — discover how the inhabitants lived, worked and moved around the city, while managing its nuisance and promiscuity. Dynamic and immersive, this tour offers a lively reading of Bordeaux’s heritage and an original look at the city of yesterday. A unique experience to understand Bordeaux otherwise.

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What’s Included

  • ✓Conferral guide

What to Bring

  • •Wheelchair accessible
  • •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • •Service animals allowed
  • •Public transportation options are available nearby
  • •All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Meeting and Pickup

🚐Meet at start point

📍 Meeting point / start

The visit will begin at Place Fernand Lafargue, in the historic center of Bordeaux. I'll meet you in the middle of the square.

🏁 End point

We will end our visit near Porte Cailhau.

Good to know

Guide languages
French
Book at least
2 hour(s) before
Children
Must travel with an adult
Ages
Infant 0–2 · Child 3–11 · Adult 12–99
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

1

10 min

Place Fernand Lafargue is probably one of the nicest places in the city. It is a very nice place.

2

20 min

We will start our amazing visit here. It is one of the most emblematic buildings in Bordeaux!

3

30 min

Medieval houses and commerce.

4

20 min

A door dating from the end of the Middle Ages and which links the quays to the magnificent Place du Palais.

5

10 min

Place du Palais is reserved for pedestrians, inviting them to stroll or have a drink at one of the many café terraces.

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