City guide: Bordeaux with family

Bordeaux is full of treasures to discover as a family over a weekend. Between its UNESCO-listed historic monuments, its redesigned Garonne waterfront and its lush parks, the city offers a wealth of activities for young and old alike. As a bonus, Bordeaux is easily accessible by train. Follow us for a stroll through the streets of Bordeaux! This city guide was created with the help of Sarah from the Pow Wow Kids boutique.
City guide : Bordeaux en famille


Kid-friendly walk ideas in Bordeaux

The historic city center

Start the day with a stroll through the city center of Bordeaux. You'll discover a multitude of small squares perfect for wandering. It's also a great opportunity to appreciate its cobblestone streets and stone facades. Place de la Bourse, Place Pey Berland, Place Saint Pierre or Place Fernand Lafargue… Take your time to wander through its small streets and discover independent restaurants and boutiques.

Le Parc Bordelais

A favorite from the first sunny days, the Parc Bordelais is one of the largest green, tree-lined spaces near the city center. Perfect for a picnic, a birthday, an afternoon snack or simply a stroll, it offers relaxation areas, play spaces, carousels, a farm with animals and a refreshment stand. The refreshment stand is a hit with children, as it serves cold drinks, ice creams, crêpes and waffles! In summer, however, you'll need to be patient — it gets very busy.
> Le parc Bordelais, Rue du Bocage, 33000 Bordeaux

The Bordeaux waterfront

Perfect for letting little ones and older kids burn off some energy! With its long straight stretches, it's a playground loved by scooters, bikes, rollerblades and all kinds of wheeled contraptions. A skate park, play areas, carousels and restaurants have been set up all along the waterfront for the greatest pleasure of families. The ideal starting point is the Miroir d'eau to take in the beautiful Place de la Bourse. Children can have fun while cooling off… Don't forget to bring a towel and a change of clothes!
> Quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux

Family fun in Bordeaux

Cap Sciences

Located on the waterfront, this venue offers exhibitions, scientific, cultural and interactive activities. The programming is regularly refreshed and tailored to children of all ages. The highlight? Workshops dedicated to toddlers, a dedicated 3–6 year-old area and the possibility of organizing a birthday party!
> Cap Sciences, Hangar 20, Quai de Bacalan, 33300 Bordeaux

Natural History Museum

Ideally located in the heart of the public garden, this outing combines a relaxing moment in the park's green spaces with a cultural experience at this museum, home to an impressive number of specimens — one of the largest in France! Children will particularly enjoy the themed exhibits around baby animals.
> Natural History Museum, 5 Pl. Bardineau, 33000 Bordeaux

The Gironde Symphony Orchestra

Family Concerts are a wonderful way to introduce classical music to young ears! One Sunday a month, families can attend a performance suitable for all ages. Each concert is organized around a piece of music, a composer or a story. The highlight? A little snack organized at the end of the show — a convivial and extra-special moment of sharing with the artists.
> The Gironde Symphony Orchestra, Théâtre Fémina, 10 Rue de Grassi, 33000 Bordeaux.

Cinéma Utopia

This cinema is nestled in a former church. Its high-quality and diverse programming gives pride of place to independent works, with films dedicated to young audiences every month.
> Cinéma Utopia, 5 Pl. Camille Jullian, 33000 Bordeaux

Kid-friendly restaurants in Bordeaux (H2)

Le Magasin Général at Darwin

Start the day with brunch! Head to this former disused barracks, now transformed into a hybrid venue bringing together businesses, associations and neighborhood life. Le Magasin Général is the restaurant located in this setting, where everything has been designed with families in mind — from the quality of the organic, local and affordable menu, to the facilities including high chairs and changing tables, right through to the spaces with a furnished tent with games and a skate park in a nearby warehouse.
> Le Magasin Général at Darwin, 87 Quai des Queyries Bâtiment Nord, 33100 Bordeaux

La Maison du Glacier

A snack break is a must at La Maison du Glacier, where you can discover a wide variety of organic and vegan ice creams with authentic and original flavors. You can eat in, but since the terrace is often packed, you'll likely have to settle for a bench — or even the street! Rest assured, the tasting is well worth it.
> La Maison du Glacier, 1 Pl. Saint-Pierre, 33000 Bordeaux

Other food spots to remember: Suzzi café, Nomad, Kokomo Cantine, The Breakfast Club, Samos Greek Food…

Shopping in Bordeaux

Pow Wow Kids

This concept store offers a unique selection of home décor, fashion, baby care and toys dedicated to the world of babies and young children. Among the designers, you'll find, among others, Poudre Organic, Cam Cam Cph and… Charlie Crane, of course.
Pow Wow Kids 14 rue des Piliers de tutelle 33000 Bordeaux

Tajine Banane

Head to the first single-brand boutique dedicated to breastfeeding, the aptly named Mom Sweet Home, created by the brand Tajine Banane. On the agenda: workshops, fashion for adults and little ones, and a well-deserved coffee break.
> Tajine Banane, 34 cours d'Alsace-et-Lorraine - 33000 Bordeaux

> Bonton - Bordeaux, 9 Bis Rue Guillaume Brochon - 33000 Bordeaux
The iconic brand has a flagship store in Bordeaux.

> Sun Kids and Game, 8 Rue Franklin, 33000 Bordeaux
Perfect for finding little toys for your children.

Coutume Store

A hardware and lifestyle store as we love them, with durable goods, great advice, beauty and practicality.
> Coutume Store, 79 rue Notre Dame, 33000 Bordeaux

Thanks to Sarah from the Pow Wow Kids boutique for her recommendations.

The Charlie Crane team

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