If you were to cycle the entire length of the bike paths of Bordeaux, you could safely say that you have traveled the length of the Suez Canal. With a length of 143 kilometers, the French city's cycle paths have made it one of the top cycle cities in Europe. Thanks to this, every tourist has the opportunity to get acquainted with the sights of Bordeaux, sitting on his bike.
In the center of Bordeaux there is a route with a total length of 8 kilometers, which covers the most famous and interesting sights of the city. Finding a bike is not difficult as there are 139 stations throughout the center of Bordeaux. From these stations, you can rent a bike for a fee of € 1 per day and go to explore the city.
The journey begins at the magnificent Saint-Michel Basilica, right on the edge of the Garonne River, near the Pont de Pierre. There is a dedicated meeting point that Saint-Michel makes it easily recognizable and accessible to cyclists. From there you can head west to the Aquitaine Museum.
When leaving the museum, turn right onto the Duffour Dubergier road. The Cathedral of Saint-André stands here, rising like a cliff among the stone city buildings, on the first floors of which are the best restaurants in the city. After walking along the Père Louis de Jabrunn cemetery on the Rue de Grosse, through narrow streets designed specifically for cyclists, continue straight ahead until the convex amphitheater of the market appears. This is one of the city's many traditional markets and is open from 10 am to 8 pm Monday through Saturday.
Now head east to the Garon River. As soon as you arrive, turn left and pedal parallel to its bank. This will be the longest leg of the trip, but the stunning Bordeaux Science Museum will be a worthy reward. On the way to the museum, it is also worth noting the beautiful panoramas of the river and the city. On the way back from the museum, you will arrive at one of the most unique attractions in Bordeaux, which is definitely worth a visit - the Water Mirror.
Outside the Exchange Square, fog can be seen descending around a square area along the banks of the river, but this fog is actually dense water vapor created by a computerized system under the Mirror.
