Experts' Choice Award La Cite du Vin
What the experts agree on
This striking decanter-shaped building on the Garonne uses immersive, interactive exhibits to explore wine worldwide—experts love its customizable themed modules and top-floor tasting platform with panoramic views.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The complex world of wine is explored in depth at ground-breaking La Cité du Vin, a stunning piece of contemporary architecture resembling a wine decanter on the banks of the River Garonne." Full review
Afar Magazine "Houses themed spaces that provide immersive experiences with high-tech features such as touch-screen tablets hanging from vines, animated panels that illustrate wine routes." Full review
The Telegraph "The £63-million Cité du Vin opened in June 2016 on the banks of the Garonne. It is certainly the best wine centre I've encountered. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Spread over 10 levels, 20 interactive and sensorial themed displays depict winegrowing and producing all over the world. The 8th floor panoramic platform is perfect to sip a glass of wine." Full review
Frommer's "Opened in 2016, this has become the city’s most talked-about museum." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Strikingly modern architecture...exhibitions include flyovers of vineyards from all around the world, plus an introduction to terroirs, grape varietals, the winemaking process, and more."
Travel + Leisure "Divided into 18 modules in six universes, visitors can curate their visits based on their own interests, like gastronomy, winemaking, history, or environment. "
Afar Magazine "Housed in a building that looks like a giant, shimmering wine decanter, La Cité du Vin is the world’s first high-tech, interactive wine museum. Experts from more than 40 different..." Full review
Independent "The wine region in southwestern France is home to famous grape blends, wineries and the Cité du Vin wine museum, but there’s more to the world’s wine capital than vineyard tours and tastings"
The Guardian "The city's spectacular wine centre, La Cité du Vin reopens on 19 June"
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134 quai de Bacalan | 1 esplanade de Pontac, 33300, Bordeaux, France
