5 unusual experiences in Bordeaux
Bordeaux is more than just its wine châteaux. The city also hides more unexpected experiences, led by guides offering a different way to discover it. Here are 5 unusual activities in Bordeaux.
1. A torchlit night tour of La Chartreuse cemetery
Hubert, a Bordeaux-born guide, takes you at night, solar torches in hand, through the alleys of La Chartreuse cemetery to discover its monuments and the figures who rest there.
🧡 Do this if you enjoy offbeat tours with a slightly mysterious atmosphere.
👉 Discover "Torchlit night tour of La Chartreuse cemetery" — from €15 per traveller.
2. An immersive team adventure
Karim offers an outdoor experience of cooperative missions: fun challenges, problem-solving and communication tests, in the spirit of big adventure games. Open to solo travellers, friends or families.
🧡 Do this if you're after a playful activity that builds team spirit.
👉 Discover "Immersive Adventure and cooperative missions" — from €20 per traveller.
3. A photo rally across the city
Still with Karim: a course punctuated with photo challenges, done as a team, blending exploration, creativity and good spirits. Ideal for discovering Bordeaux differently, camera in hand.
🧡 Do this if you love photography and group challenges.
👉 Discover "Photo rally" — from €20 per traveller.
4. A walk through UNESCO-listed Bordeaux
Stéphanie, a local guide passionate about good addresses, takes you through Saint-André Cathedral, Place de la Bourse and the Grand Théâtre, with a few gourmet stops in unusual spots along the way.
🧡 Do this if you want to combine listed heritage with local gourmet treats.
👉 Discover "A walk through UNESCO Bordeaux" — from €40 per traveller.
5. Breathwork and ice bath
Rémi, a "breath adventurer", offers an experience combining conscious breathing with a guided ice bath. The goal isn't to resist the cold but to learn to stay calm in discomfort, in a supervised, gradual way.
🧡 Do this if you're after a self-transcending experience, far from classic sightseeing.
👉 Discover "Breathwork and Ice Bath" — from €96 per traveller.
Why choose an unusual experience in Bordeaux?
Bordeaux mainly draws visitors for its heritage and wine, but the city also offers much more surprising formats, imagined by local guides who've come up with concepts found nowhere else.
How to find other experiences in Bordeaux?
The Meet People map lists all the experiences available in Bordeaux, including the wine and heritage classics.
FAQ
Are these activities suitable for corporate groups?
Yes, several formats such as the photo rally or the immersive adventure work very well for team building in Bordeaux.
Where can I find other ideas in Bordeaux?
Check out our full guide What to do in Bordeaux? for an overview of the city.
