BORDEAUX YOUR MEETINGS
& INCENTIVES DESTINATION
Bordeaux Convention Bureau – Mai 2015
10 GOOD REASONS TO ORGANIZE AN EVENT IN BORDEAUX
Easy access A stimulating environment Chic urban lifestyle A pleasant way of life Well-oiled logistics Customized meeting venues Thoroughly modern facilities Unique reception venues An outstanding setting A world-renowned destination
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BORDEAUX, WORLD CAPITAL OF WINE
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UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007
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The world capital of wine
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400 professional meetings per year
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Top 5 french congress destination
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5,5 million visitors per year
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BORDEAUX, A DESTINATION WITH A RICH HERITAGE, TURNED TO THE FUTURE
A city with a rich heritage, founded 2,000 years ago
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A CLASSICAL CITY, HEIRESS DATING TO THE ENLIGHTENMENT WORLD HERITAGE SITE
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350 historic monuments widest urban area listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO (1 800 hectares) − an 18th century architectural gem
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A CONTEMPORARY & DYNAMIC CITY – research, technology, innovation…
Modern urban transport Bordeaux plays host to 106,000 students in 2 universities and numerous advanced engineering schools • 130 R&D units within the Bordeaux university stucture. • 4 main industrial clusters uniting industrial forces with researchers in areas as diverse as aeronautics, laser technologies, forestry and environmental science.
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CONTEMPORARY URBAN ARCHITECTURE, FAMOUS DESIGNERS WHO PICTURED BORDEAUX Bernard Tshumi
Starck
Jean-Michel Willmotte Jean Nouvel
King Kong
Mario Botta
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NEW BORDEAUX CITY PROJECTS NOUVEAU STADE Designed by the famous swiss architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre De Meuron, it will host 43 500 spectators. It is one of the main project in the renovation of the Bordeaux-Lac district close to the congress centre. . Opening end of May 2015
THE CITE DES CIVILISATIONS DU VIN Neither a museum nor a theme park, but a concept which lies somewhere in between. Visitors will explore the different facets of wine, history, geography, geology, oenology, the arts, emotions, experiences, sensations and dreams‌ Opening in June 2016
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NEW BORDEAUX CITY PROJECTS
LA MECA « La Meca » aims to assemble in one place three cultural agencies of the regional council : the Frac (Fonds régional d'art contemporain), the Oara (Office artistique de la Région Aquitaine) and the Ecla (Écrit, cinéma, livre, audiovisuel Aquitaine). Opening in 2017
Le PONT PASSERELLE JEAN-JACQUES BOSC The ‘Pont Passerelle Jean Jacques Bosc’ will offer for the ’traffic part’, one lane for the public transport, one lane for heavy trucks and light vehicles and a space for sustainable transportation. The originality of this OMA project is the creation of a major public space – « a platform above the Garonne » - permitted by a 10 meters extension of the pedestrian and two-wheeler space. Opening in 2018
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DARWIN ECOSYSTEM Darwin Ecosystem is a multi-dimensional project, an alternative place dedicated to responsible and economic development, social entrepreneurship, ecological change and citizen engagement. On 3 hectares of ancient military wilderness in the heart of Bordeaux, DARWIN organizes the collaboration between local actors contributing to cooperative social models. . Co-working place, restaurant and grocery, associative spaces, permanent place for reflexive and festive events, DARWIN will become an eco-neighbourhood.
Opened since 2013
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A RESPONSIBLE AND COMMITTED DESTINATION For many years, the city of Bordeaux and the Urban community of Bordeaux (CUB) have taken steps to make the destination sustainable and haven for everyone. A destination respectful of the environnement. Bordeaux has been rewarded with many labels : ‒ Cit’ergie ‒ Rubans du développement durable ‒ Tourisme et Handicap ‒ Famille Plus ‒ Ville Vélotouristique ‒ Green Digital Charter
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A SAFE CITY WHERE IT FEELS GOOD TO LIVE AND TO STROLL
In 2015 Bordeaux was elected as the Best European Destination.
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THE VINEYARDS Chances to visit wineries, taste and discover the wines, and use the exceptional setting of the ch창teaux for events, are the major assets of our destination.
Bordeaux is the world capital of wine!
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North-West (Médoc) Margaux Pauillac Saint-Estèphe Saint-Julien ...
North-East Côtes de Blaye Côtes de Bourg ...
East Saint-Emilion Pomerol Fronsac ...
South-East Entre-deux-mers Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux ...
South-West Graves Pessac-Léognan Sauternes Cadillac ...
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SAINT ÉMILION The village of Saint-Emilion is a true medieval jewel, inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List since 1999. Romanesque and gothic churches, dungeons, catacombs and an underground church lie in the middle of the most famous vineyard in the world...
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ACCESS
BY AIR With its international airport, Bordeaux is connected to the rest of the world through 5 of the biggest European hubs: • Paris Charles de Gaulle, 6 flights per day, 820 connections, Paris Orly, 15 flights per day • Amsterdam, 5 flights per day, 350 connections • London, 20 flights per day, 150 connections • Madrid and Lisbon (3 flights per day each): connections towards South-America • Rome : 8 flights per day, 250 connections Bordeaux-Mérignac international airport is 12 km from the city centre and 15 km from the convention centre. There are regular transfers between the airport and the city: Shuttle bus: 30 minutes City bus: 40 minutes Taxi: 20 minutes 55 scheduled routes, 23 airlines European airports of which 9 low cost companies are served by regular flights European and North-African main cities. The main company serving Bordeaux Mérignac International Airport is Air France. It offers advantages to congress planners for the promotion of their event (Air France Global Meetings programme). The company is part of the Sky Team network, serving 898 destinations in 169 countries.
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BY TRAIN Easy access by High Speed Train (TGV) Today Bordeaux is connected to Paris by TGV in 3 hours (25 trains/day). In 2017, the time will be reduced to 2h20mn and Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport within 3 hours. The city centre is linked to the train station by direct tramway. From abroad It is also possible to come to Bordeaux from abroad by train (duration without the transfers)
Brussels London Luxembourg Geneva Stuttgart Amsterdam Frankfurt Madrid
Direct via Paris via Paris via Paris via Paris via Paris via Paris via Irun
5h30 4h15 5h20 6h25 6h30 7h 7h 7h40
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URBAN
Bordeaux Lac Congress & meeting district (congress centre, 1 400 hotel rooms…)
TRANSPORTS Bordeaux’s conurbation is equipped with three tramway lines, and a network of buses. Chartrons, 18th-century wine merchants’ district 750 hotel rooms
Mériadeck business district 1350 hotel rooms
Towards the airport (bus & shuttle)
Bordeaux’s historic centre: famous classical squares 990 hotel rooms
Train station 910 hotel rooms
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URBAN TRANSPORTS VCUB The VCUB is a self-service bicycle.
Autolib’ The Bluecars are self-service electric cars. An economic and sustainable transport.
Taxis There are more than 500 taxis in Bordeaux.
Car rental companies – At the train station : Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Alamo, National Citer, Autoeurope, Ebookers, Holidayautos, Auto Escape ‒ At the airport : Advantage, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National Citer, Sixt, Vehi. TT Garage Barre
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CONGRESS VENUES
4 CONGRESS CENTRES Palais des Congrès
Palais de la Bourse
Cité Mondiale
Pin Galant
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THE BORDEAUX CONGRESS CENTRE Rebuilt in 2003 by the architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, the Bordeaux Convention Centre is located near the ringroad, 15 minutes away from the international airport, and is served by the urban transportation network. The convention centre has a natural light enter and create a serene work atmosphere. 3 modulars auditoriums of 1293 seats, 350 seats and 196 seats 3,000 sqm of exhibition & catering space
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THE CITÉ MONDIALE CONGRESS CENTRE Located in the Chartrons, the 18th-century district of wine-merchants, in the centre of the city near the wharfs of the Garonne river, this convention centre houses has a 4* Mercure hotel with 97 rooms.
Auditorium of 300 seats, 1270 m2 of multi-purpose space, 10 committee rooms seating 20 to 238 persons, and one of the best views over Bordeaux from the top floor. The function spaces of the CitĂŠ Mondiale were renovated during the summer 2012.
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LE PALAIS
DE
LA BOURSE
Steeped in French culture and history Palais de la Bourse offers a unique environment withy a total of 2500 m² floor space suitable for all type of events. Ideally located on the banks of the Garonne River, near the Opera House , its is surrounded by several fine hotels. The four areas of the Palais de la Bourse are fully modular and equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
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LE PIN GALANT
5 km from Bordeaux International airport and the hotel facilities from Merignac, the Pin Galant Congress Centre is a very accessible and functional venue which can accommodate any events from 100 to 1,410 persons.
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BORDEAUX OFFERS MORE THAN 10,000 ROOMS IN 150 HOTELS FROM 1* TO 5* 1
Main hotel zones 1
Bordeaux Lac (Convention centre and Exhibition Hall): 1400 rooms (15 minutes from city centre by tramway)
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Chartrons: 717 rooms (5 minutes from city centre by tramway)
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Golden Triangle: 939 rooms
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Bordeaux Mériadeck: 1346 rooms (5 minutes from city centre by tramway)
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Train station: 930 rooms (20 minutes from city centre by tramway)
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Mérignac: 2216 rooms (30 minutes from city centre by bus or tramway – 2 km from the airport)
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HOTELS
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CHARMING
HOTELS IN THE CITY CENTRE
Grand Hotel de Bordeaux & Spa, a member of Leading Hotel of the World
Hotel de Sèze spa & golf
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DESIGN HOTELS Burdigala MGallery Hotel
St James Hotel Relais & ch창teaux
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DESIGN HOTELS
Yndo Hotel
Seeko’o Hotel
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BUSINESS HOTELS (ACCOR)
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BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN THE VINEYARDS Les Sources de Caudalie - Well-being & spa
Cordeillan Bages – Relais & Châteaux
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GOLF HOTELS IN THE VINEYARDS
Relais de Margaux: Golf and spa
Golf du Médoc: Golf and spa
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VENUES FOR GALA DINNER, RECEPTIONS…
IN THE CITY CENTRE Some of Bordeaux’s most elegant venues to host your event. Guests will keep unforgettable memories of the event thanks to the unique character of the venue, the quality of the food and, of course, the finest wines.
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EXCLUSIVE VENUES IN THE VINEYARDS Bordeaux displays prestigious venues and lovely chateaux for the most unforgettable dinners. Choose your setting: historic monuments, romantic view over the Garonne river or “Grand Cru Classé” wineproducing château!
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UNFORGETABLE EVENTS IN WINE CHATEAUX
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DINNER CRUISE OR PICNIC ON AN
ISLAND
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INCENTIVE ACTIVITIES BUILDING
& TEAM
ENJOY THE CITY
CAPC
Musée d’Aquitaine
‒ Track down the local specialties of the region on a rally by taxi-bike ‒ Discover our local food markets and choose your ingredients with our chefs, before they cook you a fabulous meal. ‒ Experience the local relaxed life of Bordeaux on a segway or on roller skates, along the wharf promenade, through the squares and old streets of Bordeaux (UNESCO district)
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FOR GOURMETS OR WINE LOVERS − Visit of wine-growing properties in the different vineyards surrounding Bordeaux (Médoc, Graves, Sauternes, EntreDeux-Mers...) − Introduction to wine-tasting; make your own bottle of wine − French cafés, gastronomic restaurants and creative chefs will tease your senses! Local specialities : cannelés, foie gras, duck, oisters, seafood, beef from Bazas, lamb from Pauillac, asparagus and caviar from Gironde
Domaine de Valmont
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A DAY IN THE VINEYARDS •
Rally in classic cars on the winding roads of the vineyards. A great way to discover the châteaux.
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Fly over the vineyards and arrive in style at the heliport of a châteaux
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Cookery lessons on the local food with a chef
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Introduction to wine-tasting; make your own bottle of wine, the art of blending your own wine
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Gala diner in an exclusive château
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A DAY OF HISTORY AND
SPORTING ACTIVITIES
In a historical castle in the middle of the vineyards Re-live medieval times : medieval games and royal banquets, caves and jails, falconry, horses and carriages Boost your teams’ spirits : archery trial, mountain bike, kayaking, quads, 4x4, initiation to acrobatic games
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ON THE ESTUARY
Climb aboard a boat for a day of exploration of the Estuary. Stop over on a private island, visit the lighthouse, lunch with local and seasonal food, finish the day by a treasure hunt in the Vauban Citadel
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A DAY IN ARCACHON BAY
Ascension of the Pyla (the highest sand dune in Europe). Sail a pinasse (local boat), around the « cabanes Tchanquées » (houses on stilts), and oyster parks. Stop over in a little village and taste oysters with a fresh glass of white wine, directly at the farm in a fisherman cabin.
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A DAY OF RELAXATION & GOLF •
½ day of Spa in a refined atmosphere with unique treatments combining the virtue of a natural hot spring water and the benefits of the grapes and grapevines.
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½ day at a golf training center at one of the top 15th golf courses in continental Europe.
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BORDEAUX, YOUR NEXT EVENT DESTINATION
Everyone has heard of Bordeaux but not too many had the chance to visit it.
Choose Bordeaux for your event !
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BORDEAUX CONVENTION BUREAU THE STRAGETIC PARTNER OF YOUR PROFESSIONAL EVENT Providing FREE unbiased advice, the Bordeaux Convention Bureau assists you with the planning of you professional event in the region. Your first point of contact for the destination, we will provide access to the best of Bordeaux, no matter the scope or nature of your event.
Nathalie Beale project manager meetings & incentives +33 (0)5 5652 5311 nathalie.beale@bordeauxconventionbureau.fr www.bordeauxconventionbureau.fr
Amélie Déchénais project manager congress +33 (0)5 5652 5311 amelie.dechenais@bordeauxconventionbureau.fr www.bordeauxconventionbureau.fr
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