Cité du Vin

The Cité du Vin.

The Cité du Vin is a museum as well as a place of exhibitions, shows, movie projections and academic seminars on the theme of wine located in Bordeaux, France.

Construction

The Cité du Vin under construction.

The cost of the construction has been underestimated. In January 2011, the cost of the construction had been estimated at 63 million euros excluding taxes.[1] But at the end of 2014, as the construction was in progress, the cost of the structure has been re-evaluated to reach 81,1 million euros excluding taxes.[1]

Opening

Its official opening by the President of France François Hollande took place on May 31, 2016.[2]

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Coordinates: 44°51′45″N 0°33′01″W / 44.8625°N 0.5503°W / 44.8625; -0.5503

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