Surprise your kids with these six super ideas for days out in Bordeaux

Wine… yuck! Children don’t like alcohol it’s true, but they are demanding and curious about taste. The Cité du Vin knows this well and offers an interactive tour with a junior audio guide as well as introductory tasting workshops where the whole family is invited to taste drinks with unusual colours and flavours.

Children's workshops at the Cité de vin (External link)

In Bordeaux, Atlantic Sea rollers are never far away. An amazing "wave surf bar" welcomes the future stars of the surf safely, thanks to an original concept - artificial waves, just like real life, but heated to a comfortable 22°! Your children can’t keep on the board? Then Arkose awaits you and your kids. This indoor climbing park features a child-friendly area with colour coding to help children position themselves as they learn and play; there are also baby climbing sessions for toddlers.

Surf (External link) (French only)
Climb (External link) (French only)

A shop that is much more than just a sales space. This is the concept of Kraft which brings together a flower and toy shop but also offers creative hobbies, stationery, plus a library where you can go and read with the family. Little Fabrik, a shop dedicated to children's décor, has a doll house vibe with a beautiful selection of vintage furniture as well as a hairdressing corner and fun workshops.

Kraft (External link) (French only)
Little Fabrik (External link) (French only)

On the right bank, in the commune of Lormont, Iris Farm is home to 5-hectare park where donkeys, ponies, sheep, rabbits, goats, chickens, guinea pigs and a pig live! The creatures are friendly, you can get up close to them and it’s a great way for children to learn about animal life. From the farmhouse, take a stroll to the nearby Hermitage Park, a superb ecological reserve on the banks of the river Garonne.

Iris Farm (External link) (French only)

With more than 160km of interconnected bike lanes, Bordeaux ranks 6th among the most cycling friendly cities in the world. A real bonus for families in the city and you can find a great variation of itineraries, downloadable from the internet. Among the must-sees are the quays along the Garonne where you can admire the splendid eighteenth-century facades of the buildings, take a trip to the Darwin ecosystem and enjoy a break at the Park Aux Angéliques.

In Bordeaux, great food is the order of the day, even if you have your family with you! At the restaurant Food and the Game, run by Michelin-starred chef Franck Descas, children have the right to play at the table. Nearly 300 games, some classic others more unusual, are available at noon, in the evening and at tea time. Want to get some fresh air on the banks of the Garonne? The Guinguette Chez Alriq is ideal for children - they can run about in the big garden and play with their friends.