Bordeaux, France — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Gironde, Aquitaine, southwest France.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October).
- Electricity
- 220V, 50Hz; continental two-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 10ºC (50ºF).
- Average July Temperatures
- 24ºC (75ºF).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 786mm (31 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.13 EUR |
| 1.00 USD = 0.7 EUR |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Nuit des Rollers (Skating)
Last Friday of each month
The center is closed to traffic for the day, and inline skaters take to the streets.
Bordeaux's city center
Nuit des Musées
May
One night every year when museums are free, and stay open until 0100.
Throughout Bordeaux
Website: http://nuitdesmusees.culture.fr
Bordeaux Wine Festival
June
Music, wine and food festival.
Quai de Richelieu
Website: www.bordeaux-fete-le-vin.com
Bastille Day Celebrations
14 July
Open-air dancing and fireworks.
Bordeaux's city center
Les Grands Crus Musicaux Bordeaux
July
Performances by renowned musicians in the prestigious châteaux around Bordeaux.
Website: www.grandscrusmusicaux.com
Ban des Vendanges
September
The official announcement of the start of the grape-picking season, with a procession, a mass and wine tastings.
St-Emilion, 45km (28 miles) northeast of Bordeaux
Bordeaux Heritage Days
September
One weekend of free admission to all monuments and museums.
Throughout Bordeaux
Marathon du Médoc
September
Race through some of the most famous chateaux and vineyards in the region.
Between Médoc and Pauillac
Website: www.marathondumedoc.com
