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Bordeaux
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Getting Around
Bordeaux
The centre of Bordeaux is small and many streets are pedestrianised, so most of the sights are easily reached on foot.
Public Transport
The Communauté Urbaine de Bordeaux (CUB) (tel: (05) 5757 8888; website: www.infotbc.com) runs an efficient network of buses (95 lines) which join up with the three lines of the tramway, connecting the city centre with the surrounding area of Bordeaux from 0500-0100. The tramway also connects with the car parks outside the centre, to avoid traffic jams and parking fares. A Tickarte 7 Jours allows free travel on the network and access to the carparks outside the centre for seven days. The Tickarte Découverte Bordeaux allows for free travel for one, two or three days on the network.
Taxis
There are 24-hour taxi ranks at the railway station, on place Gambetta and in key locations all over the city, including the Grand Théâtre and the Hôtel de Ville. Reputable taxi companies include Allo Taxis Girondins (tel: (05) 5699 2841) and Aquitaine Taxi Radio (tel: (05) 5686 8030).
Car Hire
The surroundings of Bordeaux, with some of the world's best vineyards, excellent beaches and gorgeous countryside, are perfect to explore by car. Car hire agencies with offices at the airport and/or the train station include: Budget (tel: (05) 5647 8422; website: www.budget.fr), Europcar (tel: (05) 5634 0579; website: www.europcar.fr), Hertz (tel: (08) 2500 2400; website: www.hertz.fr) and Sixt (tel: (05) 5692 0835; website: www.e-sixt.com).
Bicycle Hire
La Maison du Vélo, 69 cours Pasteur (tel: (05) 5633 7375), rents out good bicycles for the day or longer.
Travel Essentials
The centre of Bordeaux is small and many streets are pedestrianised, so most of the sights are easily reached on foot.
Public Transport
The Communauté Urbaine de Bordeaux (CUB) (tel: (05) 5757 8888; website: www.infotbc.com) runs an efficient network of buses (95 lines) which join up with the three lines of the tramway, connecting the city centre with the surrounding area of Bordeaux from 0500-0100. The tramway also connects with the car parks outside the centre, to avoid traffic jams and parking fares. A Tickarte 7 Jours allows free travel on the network and access to the carparks outside the centre for seven days. The Tickarte Découverte Bordeaux allows for free travel for one, two or three days on the network.
Taxis
There are 24-hour taxi ranks at the railway station, on place Gambetta and in key locations all over the city, including the Grand Théâtre and the Hôtel de Ville. Reputable taxi companies include Allo Taxis Girondins (tel: (05) 5699 2841) and Aquitaine Taxi Radio (tel: (05) 5686 8030).
Car Hire
The surroundings of Bordeaux, with some of the world's best vineyards, excellent beaches and gorgeous countryside, are perfect to explore by car. Car hire agencies with offices at the airport and/or the train station include: Budget (tel: (05) 5647 8422; website: www.budget.fr), Europcar (tel: (05) 5634 0579; website: www.europcar.fr), Hertz (tel: (08) 2500 2400; website: www.hertz.fr) and Sixt (tel: (05) 5692 0835; website: www.e-sixt.com).
Bicycle Hire
La Maison du Vélo, 69 cours Pasteur (tel: (05) 5633 7375), rents out good bicycles for the day or longer.
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