Travel and transport agencies Bordeaux

It is not always easy to live without a car or with just one for the whole family, and even more difficult to pay a vehicle and insurance. If you have a temporary need, Citiz is the solution. It is a rental service nearby that allows you to rent a car for a customized duration (one hour, one night, a weekend...). You must first of all be a member, and then you can book your car by phone or Internet. The rest is simply a breeze. Once in one of the parks, the opening of any car is controlled by a personal badge that is given to you and that will also keep track of your expenses that will be settled once a month. 50 vehicles are currently in circulation with a choice of Renault Twingo, Clio and Kangoo, Fiat Peugeot 500, 206+, 207, Bipper and Partner, Dacia Logan Break spread over 27 stations, located mostly in Bordeaux, but also in Talence, Bègles, Cenon, Pessac and Merignac. There is necessarily in your area!

Bordeaux is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world, with cycle paths and lanes totalling more than 160 km in the inner city, covering almost a third of the city! With its 186 stations, all located close to a bus stop, tramway station, train station or business district, the TBM network offers more than 2,000 self-service bicycles, 1,000 of which are electrically assisted, available 24/7. All of which opens the door to smooth mobility..

Described as one of France's most "bike-friendly" cities, Bordeaux offers some great cycling routes. For family outings, we recommend Cool Bike, which offers a wide choice of bikes: children's, adult, tandem, trailer, follower... A repair and customization store, Cool Bike also offers bike rentals (including electric) for a day, a weekend or a week, as well as the sale of accessories. On the workshop side, you can take advantage of express service and a range of services at fair prices.

2h04 from Paris-Montparnasse, the Saint-Jean station is served by TGV, TGV inOUI, Ouigo, Intercity and TER trains from many cities in France, including Toulouse, Hendaye, Tarbes, Arcachon, Lille, Tourcoing and Marseille. Not to mention a Thalys that makes a direct return trip to Brussels-Midi station! Through renovations, notably of its emblematic and immense metallic glass roof overhanging the tracks, the station has kept its old-fashioned cachet, while modernizing itself with shops and public facilities.

Practical and fast, the Navette 30' Direct connects the Saint-Jean train station and the Bordeaux airport in 30 minutes. It runs every day of the week, without exception, even on public holidays and during vacation periods. Please note: departure times vary according to the day of the week and the season. The Zenbus application allows you to locate the bus in real time. Note that the coaches are air-conditioned and equipped with free wifi. You can book your seat online - which is recommended - or directly with the driver.

Getting around Bordeaux by car and parking aren't that easy! Thanks to Yego Mobility, that's all changing! Their motto: "a scooter when you need one". They rent out scooters in the city. Available from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., each scooter comes with two helmets. Water-green in color, they're easy to spot and you've probably seen them around Bordeaux. To get on a Yego, simply download the app on your mobile and follow the instructions in just a few clicks. There are no bollards or keys!

The Bordeaux river shuttle (or BAT3, pronounced BatCub) is an excellent way of getting from one bank of the Garonne to the other. Bordeaux Métropole, via the TBM network, provides passengers with two hybrid river shuttles, L'Hirondelle and La Gondole. Each can accommodate up to 65 passengers, plus 6 bicycles per crossing. These catamarans serve 6 pontoons: Stalingrad, Quinconces, Darwin, Les Hangars, Cité du Vin and Lormont Bas. The shuttles are accessible to people with reduced mobility.

TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine allows you to adapt the way you travel to your budget, thanks to a range of weekly, monthly or annual season tickets at preferential rates. The MODALIS card (TER, streetcar and bus of the TBC network), for example, offers up to 75% discount on a given journey and unlimited travel. The Avantage Jeune card offers a 30% discount on all journeys, every day, for one year. Telephone service 7 days a week.

Renting motorhomes, vans and fitted vans between individuals is the credo of this Bordeaux-based start-up, created in 2012 by Adrien Pinson and Benoît Panel. You have one of these vehicles, but you don't use it all year round? Rent it safely on the website! On the contrary, you want to go on a road-trip, but you don't have the right vehicle? Rent it through the Yescapa platform and go on an adventure. It's a cheaper alternative for some and a nice way to make money for others.

Le Vélo par TBM is the new customized bicycle offer for all cyclists in the metropolis: long-term rental, free loans for residents of the metropolis's communes, self-service bicycles accessible to all, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week... And solutions for parking your personal bike as close to home as possible, or connected to the TBM network, of course! Need more information? Contact Allo Le Vélo or visit www.infotbm.com. Alternatively, you can already visit the "Le vélo par TBM" store.

Looking for something different? Don't worry, this small independent agency aims to help you discover "The World from Above". The thrill of heights and original sensations are guaranteed! The in-house products of this unique tour operator are synonymous with freedom, fresh air, cultural discovery and escapism, in France and further afield. Regards d'Ailleurs is also the specialist in orthodox countries. From Greece to Oceania, we can tailor-make any trip.

Skibus takes you right to the foot of the slopes. It's for ski enthusiasts, but also for the most economical. As long as you get up early, the Skibus picks up its first passengers, including their equipment, at 4.30 a.m. near Gare Saint-Jean in Bordeaux, then at 4.40 a.m. at Décathlon in Bègles, at 4.55 a.m. in Talence and finally at 6.30 a.m. in Mont-de-Marsan (subject to availability). Arrival at the resort is scheduled for 9am. With your ski pass already in your pocket, it's time to hit the slopes at Cirque du Lys in Cauterets! The resort is ideal for families, Sunday skiers and sporty types alike. Return to the bus at 5pm.

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