The Musée d’Aquitaine is a museum of history and civilization. Labelled a “Musée de France”, it houses significant collections tracing the history of Bordeaux and Aquitaine, from prehistory to the 21st century.
From the conquest of Alexander the Great in 332 BC to the battle of Actium and the suicide of Cleopatra VII in 30 BC, Egypt was ruled by a royal family of Greek origin. For a long time, this Ptolemaic period was perceived as a simple Greek takeover of the Egyptian state and people. However, recent research has revealed that Egyptian and Greek cultures actually met, merged and adapted at all levels of society.
Visitors can discover Greek and Egyptian civilizations through a unique journey, featuring numerous works of art, monuments and ancient papyri, bearing witness to the exchanges between these two cultures. The museum displays its Egyptological collection, along with masterpieces from little-known regional, French and international collections.
To further immerse visitors in this fascinating historical period, a rich museography is offered to visitors of all ages. Interactive touch games, scale models, video clips from films and games, documentary films and interviews with researchers complete the tour, offering a fun and educational experience for the very young.
From June 26 to November 03, 2024
Address: 20 cours Pasteur 33000 Bordeaux
Opening hours: Open daily from 11 am to 6 pm, except Mondays and public holidays.
Open on July 14 and August 15
More information: www.musee-aquitaine-bordeaux.fr
Bordeaux is rich in history and heritage with its 350 UNESCO listed buildings. Each one more unusual than the next, don’t miss out on discovering them.
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The spring flea market in Bordeaux takes place at Place des Quinconces from April 24 to May 10, 2026, confirming its status as a major event in the local calendar. Organized twice a year for several decades, this event structures both the cultural and commercial landscape around antiques and second-hand goods.
The exhibition *Circasciences en piste*, organised by Cap Sciences, is part of an initiative to bring advanced science to the general public through the lens of the circus arts. The exhibition design features a series of interactive installations that allow visitors to analyse the physical mechanisms employed by performers during their acts. This educational approach transforms a fun experience into a genuine scientific laboratory accessible to the general public.
Located on the quays of Bordeaux, right next to the Cité du Vin, this exhibition benefits from a strategic position within a well-established tourist ecosystem. This location makes it easy to incorporate into a wider urban discovery itinerary, particularly through organised tours.
The Cité du Vin is hosting the exhibition Around the World in 50 Wine Regions, a visual journey dedicated to the diversity of international wine-growing regions. This programme showcases a selection of photographs from partner regions, each of which has chosen an iconic image to embody its landscape, people or heritage.
The curatorial approach is based on a cross-sectional interpretation of the vineyards, without geographical hierarchy or strict technical classification. The photographs interact with each other through three major themes:
ℹ️ Information for 1 May ℹ️
We will be operating throughout the day on 1 May. The 24-hour and 48-hour passes will not be available.
Tours will run without stops at the following times, departing from the Tourist Office (10 Cours du 30 Juillet): 10.15am – 11.05am – 11.55am – 12.45pm – 2.30pm – 3.20pm – 4.10pm – 5.00pm
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For those who do not wish to purchase a 24-hour or 48-hour pass, we offer tours at 4.10 pm and 5.00 pm without stops, departing from stop no. 1 (10 Cours du 30 Juillet), at a price of €16 (adult fare).
We look forward to welcoming you!
