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Bordeaux

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Bordeaux?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travel advice notes updated entry‑requirement information via the European Entry‑Exit System but records no travel alerts for Bordeaux.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Crime: typical urban precautions recommended.
  • Health: standard EU health guidelines apply.
  • Transport: well‑developed public transport; follow usual safety practices.
  • Political stability: France is politically stable.

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Bordeaux month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Bordeaux are typically May, July and September, with average daytime highs around 21–27°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), January the coldest (average low 4°C), and June the wettest (about 116 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January10.23.5925.0
February12.94.5736.6
March15.06.2818.2
April18.08.2729.4
May21.211.48511.1
June25.115.411611.5
July27.216.84112.1
August28.017.04111.7
September24.514.4619.8
October20.311.5887.6
November14.37.0976.1
December11.55.1974.8

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What is being reported around Bordeaux

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People and places shaping Bordeaux

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Research updated Friday, August 28, 2026
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Past and future events in Bordeaux

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Port of the Moon UNESCO World Heritage inscription

    In June 2007, the historic Port of the Moon in Bordeaux was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List for its outstanding architecture and urban ensemble.

Current public leadership

  • Thomas Cazenave

    Wikidata currently records this person as Bordeaux's head of government. French politician (born 1978).

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Bordeaux has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Bordeaux yet.

Local business and employers

  • Dassault Aviation

    Major aerospace manufacturer with a large presence in Bordeaux, building Falcon private jets and military aircraft.

  • ArianeGroup

    Key player in the space sector based in Bordeaux, involved in the production of Ariane rockets.

  • Safran

    Aerospace and defense company with significant operations in Bordeaux.

  • Thales Group

    Defense and electronics firm with major facilities in Bordeaux.

  • Groupe Castel

    Large French beverage company headquartered in Bordeaux, known for wine and beer production.

Newspapers and local media

  • Les Cahiers de l'Entre-Deux Mers

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Bordeaux. French online magazine.

  • France 3 Nouvelle-Aquitaine

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Bordeaux. Television channel.

  • Bulletin Hispanique

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Bordeaux. Academic journal.

  • Next

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Bordeaux. French website.

  • Le Périgourdin de Bordeaux

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Bordeaux. Magazine (1923-2001?).

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Bordeaux, in brief

Bordeaux is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Bordeaux took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Bordeaux

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Bordeaux

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Bordeaux

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Bordeaux

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Bordeaux

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08 · Questions

Questions about Bordeaux

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Bordeaux

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Bordeaux located and what are its coordinates?

Bordeaux is situated in France at geographic coordinates 44.8412, -0.5805 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Bordeaux?

Bordeaux has a recorded population of approximately 265,328 and observes the Europe/Paris time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Bordeaux?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Bordeaux include fr-FR, frp, br, co, ca, eu, oc, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Bordeaux?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Bordeaux, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.