Bordeaux's most beautiful rooftops

Located throughout the city center, Bordeaux’s rooftops offer an exceptional view. They’re the ideal spot to spend a romantic evening under the stars, admiring the city lights. Some rooftops are even open in the morning and afternoon, letting you take breakfast and after-work cocktails with friends to new heights.

Swimming pool and underground view: the Jost rooftop

Venture behind the station and let yourself be surprised by this stunning rooftop concept-hotel right next to the convivial Place des Citernes. Once you climb to the 8th floor, you'll discover an almost 360-degree terrace offering unprecedented urban panoramas of the city. And for good reason, we have a front row seat to the spectacle of the transformation of a district that will soon become very much in the limelight. The menu offers Spritz in all its forms, with Italian-style snacks including arancini, focaccia and charcuterie boards. The highlight is the rooftop swimming pool, which is sometimes open to outside guests, particularly during brunches. The hotel owes its name to the 'Joy Of Staying Together' and is the first hotel to boast a performing arts venue, as well as being the first to combine a hotel with an 80-room hostel.

Jost rooftop Bordeaux © Louis Vizet

This rooftop is located on the 8th floor of the hotel
18 rue des Ateliers, 33300 BORDEAUX
+33 5 35 56 92 00

A colourful Arcachon Bay-style setting: Le Tchanqué rooftop

Unexpected and wonderfully well-placed, the rooftop of Le Tchanqué, although located in the heart of Les Chartrons, invites us to the Arcachon bay in an atmosphere of a guest house by the sea. The benches, knick-knacks and colourful designer furniture are a sight to behold. Overlooking the quays and the historic Chartrons district, its perched terrace offers a unique view of the city. Here you can savour gourmet local produce, exquisite seafood and dishes to share, all accompanied by signature wines and cocktails. The all-you-can-eat Sunday brunch brings the week to a close in style.

This rooftop is located on the 7th floor of the hotel
18 parvis des Chartrons, 33300 BORDEAUX
+33 5 56 01 78 78

Hôtel Indigo Bordeaux Centre Chartrons

Spotlight on the Chaban Delmas Bridge: The Shasha rooftop

An ephemeral terrace perched high above the water, Shasha is the king of rooftops in the Bassins à Flots. Like cats, we too can climb onto the roofs of Bordeaux and enjoy its Golden Hour and its nighttime pleasures. The views are breathtaking. You can enjoy the golden reflections of the last rays of the day on the Garonne, as well as the view of the illuminated towers of the Chaban Delmas bridge. All this, without forgetting to admire the curves of the great carafe that is the Cité du Vin, a little further on. There's no hiding the fact that the cocktails are elaborate and available in the form of granités. The waiters carry small plates of chic Mediterranean specialities. From Thursday to Saturday, the DJ sets the mood. Sunday is brunch time with optional childcare.

This rooftop is located on the 8th floor of the building.
88 quai de Bacalan, 33300 BORDEAUX
Reservation by e-mail : www.shashasurletoit.com

Shasha sur le toit bar Rooftop Bordeaux © Shasha sur le toit

Sport, panorama view and mini-golf: the UCPA Sport Station rooftop

Perched like a bird atop the impressive glass building at Quai de Brazza, this rooftop rewards sports enthusiasts for their efforts. Squash, fitness, climbing, and even escape games, in this temple of sports everyone practices according to their religion. Do you need to practise to enjoy the summit? No. Bordeaux locals also come here simply to enjoy the stunning views over the city, with a drink and a snack in hand. Bonus? The rooftop hides a golf driving range and mini-golf course.

Rooftop UCPA Sport Station Bordeaux © Leslie Delamarre UCPA Sport Station

This rooftop is located on the 5th floor of the building
10 rue Charles Chaigneau, 33100 BORDEAUX
+33 5 33 09 19 29

The Gina rooftop at the Renaissance Bordeaux Hotel

The Renaissance hotel, part of the luxury Marriott International group, offers a rooftop with an Italian restaurant (Gina), a bar and even a swimming pool (reserved for hotel guests or members of the business club). Located on the 9th floor, this rooftop, open in summer and winter, offers a magnificent view of Bordeaux's Cité du Vin and the docks. The bar's décor is inspired by the cabins of the Arcachon bay.

Rooftop du Gina Renaissance Hotel Bordeaux © Gina rooftop Renaissance

This rooftop is located on the 9th floor of the hotel.
16 rue de Gironde, 33300 BORDEAUX
+33 5 19 80 02 00

THE MAMA SHELTER ROOFTOP

On nice days, the Mama Rooftop is an inviting place to dine and sip a drink while gazing at the city from above. Located in Saint-Christoly square in the city’s historic center, it offers a breathtaking view of the Saint-André cathedral.

Season: April to late September, depending on the weather.

Mama shelter bordeaux terrasse — © Mama shelter

This rooftop is located on the 6th floor of the building
19 Rue Poquelin Molière, 33000 Bordeaux
+33 (0)5 57 30 45 45

Mama Shelter Bar

NIGHT BEACH AT THE GRAND-HÔTEL

Set on the rooftop of the InterContinental - the Grand Hotel is a real lounge bar under the stars. The patio offers an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere, not to mention a remarkable view of Bordeaux’s Grand-Theatre. Every summer, the rooftop transforms into "Night Beach" and brings a seaside setting to the heart of the city. To accompany a range of delicious and sophisticated cocktails, the head chef offers an array of appetizers, and an in-house DJ brings a cosy and exclusive feel to the summer evenings.

Season: from March onward, depending on the weather.

Terrasse du Grand hôtel©Deepix.jpg — © Deepix

2-5 Place de la Comédie, 33000 Bordeaux
+33 (0)5 57 30 43 42

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Intercontinental Grand Hôtel de Bordeaux et Spa

LA MÉCA ROOFTOP

Unveiled in June 2019, the House of Creative and Cultural Economics is open to the public, unites three of the Aquitaine region’s major players, has an artists’ residency with over 1200 m² of exhibition space, as well as a rooftop with an unobstructed view of Bordeaux and the Garonne.

Méca©Loïc Graniczny.jpg — ©Loïc Graniczny

54 Quai de Paludate, 33800 Bordeaux
+33 (0) 5 56 24 71 36

La Méca : la Maison de l’économie créative et culturelle en Nouvelle-Aquitaine

THE RADISSON BLU ROOFTOP

Head to the fifth floor and settle in on this magnificent bar’s rooftop patio with an unobstructed view of the new Bassins à Flot district and the Cité du Vin. In addition to its superb rooftop, the Radisson Blu even offers a putting green with a panoramic view of Bordeaux!