Wine capital with 18th-century grandeur on the Garonne
Explore Bordeaux with Wexplo, an AI audio guide that narrates the UNESCO-listed 18th-century architecture, the Wine Museum, and the Miroir d'Eau reflecting pool on the river. Bordeaux reinvented itself from a grimy port city into one of France's most elegant destinations.
Free on iOS and Android. No account required to start exploring.
Open the app and go. GPS triggers stories automatically as you move.
Hear narrated stories, ask follow-up questions, and explore at your own pace.
Bordeaux's golden limestone facades all look uniformly beautiful, but the stories behind them vary wildly — slave trade wealth, revolutionary politics, and wine dynasties. Wexplo adds the historical depth that the city's polished surface conceals.
May to October for wine harvest season and outdoor dining along the quays.
French, English
Visit the Miroir d'Eau at night when the thin sheet of water reflects the illuminated Place de la Bourse. Wexplo narrates the square's 18th-century construction and the city's relationship with the Garonne River.
Yes, Wexplo is free to download and use in Bordeaux. The app generates AI-powered audio stories about places as you explore. A premium subscription is available for additional features like offline mode and deeper content.
Wexplo can cache stories for offline use. Download stories before your trip and listen without an internet connection while walking through Bordeaux.
Wexplo generates stories in over 14 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, and more.
Unlike group tours with fixed schedules, Wexplo lets you explore Bordeaux at your own pace. Stories trigger automatically by GPS as you walk — no waiting, no rushing, completely hands-free.
Download Wexplo for free and let AI-powered audio stories guide you through Bordeaux. Works offline, supports 14 languages.