The overall level of satisfaction among visitors during their stay in the Bordeaux metropolitan area is slightly higher than average for European destinations (average of 217 points, 7 points above the European average of 210 points).
Green mobility, human hospitality (in information centers and local attractions) and the cultural offer are particularly praised.
There is room for improvement in terms of value for money, especially in terms of accommodation and shopping.
Source: Tourism clientele satisfaction survey in Bordeaux, December 2024, TCI Research. Survey carried out among 1,452 visitors.
Our strengths
Mobility is facilitated by public transports which are considered competitive:
The warm human welcome is praised across the board. Scores exceed standards among other European destinations:
The local offer is valued for several aspects of the holiday:
● The diversity of the local cuisine,
● The cultural and leisure activities,
● The rich historical heritage experience,
● The particularly well-reviewed excursions and guided tours
A favourable visiting environment:
● Visitors are well-informed,
● A high-quality environment.
The welcome given by the local population is judged favourably (213 compared with a European standard of 191) and the sense of safety is good (216 compared with 201 for the European standard).
Challenges
The overall quality of accommodation and local crafts, particularly in terms of prices, is considered to be in need of improvement:
In terms of transport, access to the airport and reception at points of entry are below average. Similarly, for travellers arriving by plane, taxi services have been criticised. For visitors arriving by car, road infrastructure and parking are lagging behind.
A nightlife that is just about the standard:
The same applies to shopping opportunities:
The Eurocities standard takes into account the average responses for the cities of.Amsterdam, Nice, Toulouse, Lyon, Brussels, Barcelona, Berlin, Bruxelles, Bruges, Budapest, Cork, Dublin, Dubrovnik, Edinburgh, Florence, Geneva, Zurich, Genoa, Istanbul, Lisbon, Ljubljana, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, Paris, Porto, Prague, Rome, Salzburg, Sofia, Turin, Venice, Vienna, Copenhagen and Athens.