The "Quai des Marques", located in the hangers on the Quais, is a sort of outdoor shopping mall…read morewith shops, cafes and restaurants. The shops are discounted, and you'll find a great choice, ranging from Reebock and Le Coq Sportif, to Hugo Boss, Teddy Smith, Princess Tam Tam, DPAM (kids) and many more. The prices are reasonable (discounted) and it's a great way to shop and enjoy the beautiful walk along the quais. Enjoy!

The Quai des Chartrons has become the showpiece promenade of Bordeaux ever since the buildings…read moreblocking the views of the Garonne River were torn down. It's family friendly with people walking, biking, roller blading, eating, and picnicking. The favorite weekend haunt for locals is the Marche, an open air market that has everything including vendors selling cheese, sausages, flowers, mushrooms, vegetables, roasted chickens, wine, breads, pastries, olive oils, fish, meats, vinegars, and best of all, plates of fresh oysters. River boats dock along the Quai including UniRoyal, Viking, and the Bordeaux day trip boats. Make sure to visit this market to pick up your picnic supplies, then walk along the Quai, find a grassy knoll, and enjoy people watching. This is an authentic French experience.