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Shopping The guide was updated: 2025-07-16

Bordeaux offers a little bit of everything for shoppers — from lively markets and food stores to big-name brands and designer boutiques. The city’s main shopping street, Rue Sainte-Catherine, is a bustling pedestrian-only stretch packed with over 250 shops, perfect for a day of browsing and grabbing a bite. For luxury shopping, head to the 'golden triangle' district between Cours de l’Intendance, Cours Georges Clemenceau, and Allées de Tourny. Markets here are also great spots to soak up local flavours, and second-hand shops have a strong following too.

L'Intendant Grands Vins de Bordeaux

L'Intendant Grands Vins de Bordeaux

L'Intendant Grands Vins de Bordeaux is a must-visit wine cellar, set in an impressive space featuring a stunning circular staircase. Along its walls, you’ll find fine vintages dating back to 1945, offering a deep dive into Bordeaux’s rich wine heritage.

Marché des Capucins

Marché des Capucins

Marché des Capucins is Bordeaux’s bustling food market and a true local institution. Right in the heart of the city, it’s the place to find fresh produce, cheeses, and wines, plus ready-to-eat treats and coffee.

Neuf & Royal Markets of Saint Michel

Neuf & Royal Markets of Saint Michel

Experience a classic slice of local life at the Saint‑Michel markets along Quai de Salinières. On Saturdays, the Marché Royal is the livelier option, with everything from fresh produce and cheese to ceramics and vintage finds. Mondays are for Marché Neuf, a bit more low-key but great for second‑hand clothes, books, and curiosities. It’s a favourite weekend ritual for many locals—part treasure hunt, part people-watching, and always worth a stroll.

Les Noisettines du Médoc

Les Noisettines du Médoc

Les Noisettines du Médoc is a small, family-run shop that specialises in hazelnut-based treats from the Médoc region. If you’re into artisanal sweets, this place is a little gem — crunchy pralines, creamy spreads, and chocolates that highlight the rich, nutty flavour of local hazelnuts. It’s perfect for picking up authentic, handmade goodies that make for great souvenirs for those back home.

Librairie Mollat

Librairie Mollat

Librairie Mollat has been part of Bordeaux since 1896, and it shows. Tucked into the city’s historic centre, this independent bookshop is more than just shelves and spines—it’s a local institution. The selection is vast, covering everything from literature and philosophy to cookbooks and comics, with plenty of art and science in between.

Badie

Badie

For wine lovers who don't want to venture out to the distant wineries and chateaux, Bordeaux's streets and squares are generously peppered with wine merchants. One of the oldest and most renowned among them is Badie. Offering a selection of rare champagnes, high-end wines and premium liquors, Badie is housed in an elegant 18th-century building, providing an exquisite shopping experience right in the heart of the city.

Pétrusse

Pétrusse

Pétrusse is the spot if you’re looking to take home something a bit special. Set inside a historic building near the Grand Théâtre, the shop is known for its elegant scarves, shawls, and pashminas—many made from silk, cashmere, or wool and often designed in-house.

Galeries Lafayette

Galeries Lafayette

If you feel like giving your credit card a little workout, Galeries Lafayette Bordeaux is the place to go. Housed in an elegant historic building, this department store offers a carefully curated selection of high-end fashion, beauty, and accessories. It’s a stylish and comfortable spot to browse premium brands with attentive service to match.

Aushopping Bordeaux Lac

Aushopping Bordeaux Lac

If you want a modern shopping experience away from Bordeaux’s historic centre, Aushopping Bordeaux Lac is worth a visit. Located about 20 minutes by car from downtown, this open-air mall houses over 130 stores, from fashion to electronics, alongside a variety of cafés and casual dining spots in its food court.

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