Our favourite addresses in Bordeaux for a sensory and gourmet weekend

At the crossroads of heritage, gastronomy and innovation, Bordeaux is an ideal city for a sensory and gourmet weekend. Among the most memorable experiences: a dinner at Dans le Noir ? Bordeaux, in partnership with the Radisson Blu hotel, or a massage in pitch darkness which offers a unique approach to the senses. But the city is also full of other places to awaken your senses in a different way. 

Here's our selection of addresses for those looking to get off the beaten track, whether you're with your family, as a couple, with friends or at a company seminar. 

More than just a meal, it's a real feast for the senses. When you walk through the doors of Dans le Noir ? Bordeaux, you enter a world deprived of all light, guided by blind or partially sighted waiters. The dining room is plunged into total darkness, and the usual landmarks disappear. 

In this visual silence, every mouthful becomes an enigma to be solved. You discover the food unfiltered, through its texture, temperature and flavour. The menus are kept secret to accentuate the surprise. Whether you opt for the three-course Les Yeux Fermés menu or Ivresse des sens formula with food and wine pairing, discover seasonal cuisine featuring local produce. 

Located within the Radisson Blu hotel, in the rapidly changing Bassins à flot district, this unusual restaurant in Bordeaux invites you to experience a moment that is both intense, convivial and deeply human. 

Extend your sensory experience with a massage in total darkness, in the heart of Bordeaux's historic centre. The Dans le Noir ? spa, located on rue Mondenard, offers treatments performed by blind or partially sighted practitioners, whose exceptional touch can detect tension with great finesse. 

With no visual cues, the body surrenders more easily and sensations are amplified. Massage becomes a moment of introspection and deep relaxation. You can choose between several types of treatment: relaxing, energising or pampering. 

The intimate, tranquil setting is ideal for an extraordinary wellness experience, either solo or as a duo. The centre showcases the skills of professionals who are rarely seen in the traditional wellness sector, while offering visitors a space where touch is given its full value. 

For a moment of reconnection, remember to book your treatment on the Dans le Noir ? spa website. 

It's impossible to talk about Bordeaux without mentioning wine. But rather than simply tasting it, the Cité du Vin invites you to experience it with all five senses. This unique cultural venue offers an immersive, interactive journey through the civilisations of wine, its aromas, sounds, colours and textures. 

The tour concludes with a tasting at the belvedere, with a panoramic view over Bordeaux. Here, you can taste wines from all over the world while honing your sense of smell and taste. It's a great way to round off the sensory experience at the Dans le Noir ? restaurant, where you can learn to recognise a wine without relying on its colour. 

For a truly local experience, head to the Capucins market, one of Bordeaux's leading gastronomic centres. The stalls are bursting with fresh, colourful and fragrant produce. The flavours of the South-West take pride of place here: mature cheeses, traditional charcuterie, oysters from the Basin, traditional breads... A festival of textures and scents.  

Wandering the aisles, chatting to the producers, blind-tasting a seasonal fruit or a sheep's milk cheese, is also a way of stimulating your senses in a different way. It's lively, authentic, accessible and deeply rooted in the culture of good eating. 

Just a stone's throw from the Dans le Noir ? Bordeaux restaurant, Les Bassins des Lumières offers a different kind of immersive experience. In this restored former submarine base, works of art are projected in very large format onto the water, walls and ceiling. Accompanied by haunting music, these multi-sensory installations offer a spectacle that speaks as much to the eyes as to the soul.

It's an original idea for a day out in Bordeaux, perfect for rounding off a weekend of sensory delights.

Finally, to round off your stay, treat yourself to a moment of slowness in the Jardin Public, a green setting in the heart of the city. Walk around aimlessly, eyes half-closed. Touch the textures of the bark, listen to the rustle of the leaves, smell the flowers and breathe deeply. 

You can even try a blind walk in pairs, guiding each other. It's simple and free, but incredibly rich in sensations and confidence. It's a great way to reconnect with the essentials. 

More than just a city of history and wine, Bordeaux is a destination for the senses. Thanks to places like Dans le Noir ? Bordeaux, which combine gastronomy, well-being and inclusion, you are invited to rediscover your body, your emotions and your relationship with the world. 

Whether you're a tourist, a resident or an event organiser, visit our site and book your sensory experience today.