Cité du Vin is a large museum of global wine cultures, not a Bordeaux château and not a quick tasting room. Its permanent exhibition normally needs two to three hours, plus time for the eighth-floor Belvedere.
A dated adult permanent-exhibition ticket currently costs €23 and includes the multimedia Visit Companion plus one wine or grape-juice drink at the Belvedere.
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The current dated adult ticket is €23; the open ticket is €28. Children 6–17 have separate prices and under-sixes are free. An online dated ticket can reduce ticket-desk waiting. Proof is required for reduced and free categories.
Use the 2026 Calendar
From April 3 to October 31, 2026, the museum lists daily 10:00–19:00 opening. November through early January usually closes at 18:00 on weekdays and Sundays and 19:00 on Saturdays, with holiday exceptions. It closes December 25 and a late-January maintenance week.
Plan Two to Three Hours
The permanent route has 18 areas and substantial audio-visual content. Choose modules by interest instead of trying every screen. Leave time for the Belvedere drink; re-entry on the same day may be possible with a wristband but can be restricted on very busy days.
Understand CityPass Access
The current CityPass FAQ says Cité du Vin access is included throughout the day, without the former before-noon restriction. Collect the physical CityPass first, then present it at the museum desk for the permanent exhibition, Belvedere and included drink.
Arrive by Tram B
The La Cité du Vin tram B stop is about two minutes away. Current official information also lists buses and bike access. Pair the museum with Chartrons or Bacalan, not a tight timed climb in the historic center.
How to Use This Guide on the Day
Treat every time, fare and opening pattern as a planning input rather than a guarantee. Recheck the controlling official page on the evening before the visit and again before leaving. Save the exact entrance, ticket barcode and one same-area alternative offline. Free access can still change for worship, weather, maintenance, capacity, events or public safety.
Allow more time than a routing app's fastest estimate. Bordeaux is relatively flat in the center, but cobbles, long north-south distances, river crossings, station exits and museum interiors affect real effort. Travelers who require step-free access should verify each platform, lift, street, threshold and toilet separately; an accessible venue does not make the whole route accessible.
Keep one element flexible around every fixed booking. A square, café, public garden, riverbank or exterior can shorten or disappear if the previous stop runs late. If a closure occurs, replace the unavailable stop inside the same district before crossing the city. This protects later reservations and keeps one disruption from consuming the day.
Plan with Live Information
This guide was checked against first-party information on August 5, 2026. Bordeaux transport, attraction access, prices, weather, works, worship, exhibitions and event controls can change after publication. Reopen the official source that controls your date before paying, departing or relying on an accessible route. A reservation manages one part of the visit; it does not remove security, guarantee every space or protect a connection scheduled without buffer.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Cité du Vin in 2026?
A dated adult permanent-exhibition and Belvedere ticket is currently €23; an undated open adult ticket is €28.
How long does Cité du Vin take?
The museum recommends two to three hours for the permanent exhibition, plus time for the Belvedere.
Is a drink included?
Yes. The permanent-exhibition ticket includes one wine or grape-juice drink at the Belvedere.
Must CityPass holders enter before noon?
No. The current official FAQ says there is no time restriction for CityPass access, subject to opening and capacity.