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Good to know — Merignac
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Emergency Contacts
MerignacFor European emergencies, dial 112. For non-urgent medical help, call 15 or go to the Centre Hospitalier de Bordeaux (place Amélie Raba-Léon, Bordeaux). The Mérignac police station is at 1 Rue de la Marne, phone +33 5 56 34 60 00.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Merignac, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Sheraton
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (stop: Aéroport) → Hôtel Balladins (stop: Mérignac Centre)
💡 Buy a ticket from the machine at the stop or use the TBM app. The bus runs direct along Avenue de la Marne; get off at Mérignac Centre, then it's a 5-minute walk.
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train station (via city centre) → Hôtel Balladins (stop: Mérignac Centre)
💡 You can't take the tram directly from the airport—take bus 1 to the city centre, then transfer at Porte de Bourgogne. The Mérignac Centre stop is a 5-minute walk south from the hotel.
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean station → Mérignac-Arlac station
💡 This is the fastest rail option but Mérignac-Arlac station is 2 km from the hotel; you'll need a bus or taxi from there. Only worth it if you're already at Saint-Jean—otherwise stick to bus or tram.
Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport (BOD) → Hôtel Balladins, Mérignac
💡 Pre-book a fixed-price taxi online to avoid surge tariffs. The rank is outside arrivals; always agree a fare or use a meter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Sheraton?
Check-in at Sheraton is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Merignac
💡 Go on Saturday mornings when the fishmonger brings in oysters from Arcachon Bay. Get there before 10am for the best selection.
💡 Visitors often miss the restored 14th-century fresco behind the altar. Ask the caretaker to switch on the small spotlights if the church is open but dim.
💡 The best view of the ceramic murals is from the sports field side, which is accessible via the footpath off Rue Georges Mandel.
💡 Bring bread for the ducks and swans on the lake. The best light for photography is early morning or late afternoon in spring.
💡 Visit just before closing time (17:30) when the keepers do the round with extra feed – the deer and goats will be most active.