Saint Genès Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Saint Genès
Popular places to visit
Cité du Vin
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cité du Vin during your travels in Bordeaux. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours.
Rue Sainte-Catherine
If you love to shop, this French street has great appeal. People watch as you have a drink or meal. The street seems to have a life of its own.
Place de la Bourse
Explore this photogenic riverside square, which is bordered by two grand neoclassical palaces and features a spectacular fountain at its center.
Place des Quinconces
The biggest square in France, this plaza hosts festivals, concerts and markets and features monuments dedicated to famous writers.
Grand Theatre of Bordeaux
As with many stately buildings that dominate their space, this one has a superb presence. Tour this magnificent building and enjoy one of its performances.
Place de la Victoire
A gateway to the rest of the city, this bustling square in Bordeaux's student quarter is home to classical monuments and stylish restaurants.
Activities
Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé
The Best of Bordeaux Walking Tour + 1 Glass of Wine
Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting
Bordeaux: Best of French Chocolate and Pastries Food Tour
Our pick of the best Saint Genès Hotel Deals
Radisson Hotel Bordeaux Saint Jean
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Residhotel Galerie Tatry
Reviewed on 19 June 2025
JOST Hôtel Bordeaux Centre Gare Saint Jean
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Staycity Aparthotels, Bordeaux City Centre
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Mercure Bordeaux Centre Ville
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Best Western Premier Hotel Bayonne Etche Ona - Bordeaux
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Saint Genès
Saint-Bruno - Saint-Victor
While you're in Saint-Bruno - Saint-Victor, take in top sights like Patinoire Meriadeck or Musée des Beaux-Arts, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hotel de Police Tram Station or Gaviniès Tram Stop.
Meriadeck
Travellers choose Meriadeck for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Meriadeck Tram Station or Hotel de Police Tram Station and check out top sights like Patinoire Meriadeck.
Capucins - Victoire
If you're spending time in Capucins - Victoire, check out sights like Marche des Capucins or St. Michael Basilica and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint-Michel Tram Station or Victoire Tram Station.
Saint Augustin
Appreciated for its coffee shops and monuments, you might consider exploring Saint Augustin. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Chaban-Delmas Stadium, and jump on the metro at Stade Chaban-Delmas Tram Station or Hopital Pellegrin Tram Station to get around the city.
Saint-Michel
Discover Saint-Michel, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Saint-Michel include St. Michael Basilica and Marche des Capucins, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Saint-Michel Tram Station.
Bordeaux City Centre
Travellers choose Bordeaux City Centre for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Gambetta Tram Station or Grand Theatre Tram Station and check out top sights like Place Gambetta.
