Bordeaux has a remarkably diverse range of museums housing outstanding collections in equally impressive buildings

Shopping
Hermès, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Rolex….as well as Maje, Chemins Blancs, Hugo Boss, Max Mara, and Gérard Darel. These prestigious brands and many more are available in Bordeaux's boutiques, where you are sure to receive a warm welcome. The shops are largely located in an area the Bordelais call "the Golden Triangle", formed by the Cours de l'Intendance, the Cours Georges Clémenceau and the Allées de Tourny. This is a wonderful district in which to buy quality goods while taking in the beautiful architecture. 
Wine lovers will be overwhelmed with the choice at air-conditioned fine wine shops, where they will find not only the great wines of Bordeaux, but also Armagnac, Cognac and vintage Champagnes.
 

                                                                        
Museums and monuments

Musée d'Aquitaine : regional history and archaeology from prehistoric times to the present day
Musée des Arts Décoratifs : furniture and decorative items from the 18th century
Musée des Beaux Arts : the fine arts museum has a noteworthy collection of paintings
CAPC - Musée d'Art Contemporain : works by world-famous modern artists
Centre Jean Moulin : a museum devoted to the Second World War and the French Resistance
Tour Pey Berland : the cathedral tower overlooks the chevet and offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the city
Cap Sciences : scientific and technical exhibitions
Arc en Rêve : centre for contemporary architecture
 

Performances and shows
Opéra National de Bordeaux : operas, ballets, and concerts
www.opera-bordeaux.fr

Théâtre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
www.tnba.org

Casino de Bordeaux : restaurants, bars, gaming tables, gambling machines and shows

Night life
Rue des Pilliers de Tutelle: Latin/salsa atmosphere
Place Camille Julian/Place du Parlement/Place Saint-Pierre: numerous outdoor cafés and restaurants
Place de la Victoire: this is where students and supporters of the mythical Girondins football club congregate
Left bank: Quai de Paludate, Quai des Chartrons and Quai de Bacalan: bars, restaurants and discotheques
Right bank: Quai des Queyries and Quai Deschamps: small restaurants with music and dancing, riverside restaurants