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Bordeaux's healthcare scene: where to go when you're feeling low

@Elena Rossi2/13/2026blog
Bordeaux's healthcare scene: where to go when you're feeling low

alright, let's dive into the healthcare sitch in bordeaux, shall we? now, i'm no doctor, but as a *history nerd, i've spent my fair share of time digging through the past of this city, and let me tell you, the hospitals and medical centers here are pretty impressive.

first off, let's talk about the
chocolate shops, i mean, hospitals. hôpital saint-andré is a big one, and it's been around since the 16th century. hôpital pellegrin is another heavy hitter, with a whopping 1,800 beds. and don't even get me started on chru de bordeaux - it's like the disneyland of hospitals.

low angle photo of white concrete building

but let's be real, no one wants to end up in the hospital. so, how do you avoid it? well, for starters, bordeaux is pretty safe. the crime rate is low, and the weather is mild. sure, it rains a bit, but that's just an excuse to cozy up in a café with a croissant and a café au lait*. oh, and did i mention that toulouse and paris are just a short train ride away? because they are.

anyway, back to the healthcare stuff. apparently, the cost of living in bordeaux is pretty reasonable, especially compared to paris. i mean, you can rent a one-bedroom apartment in the city center for around €800 a month. that's not too shabby, if you ask me. but if you're looking for something even cheaper, you might want to check out the suburbs.

"i heard that the doctors at hôpital saint-andré are the best in the city. but don't take my word for it, i'm just a guy who sells vintage clothes on the street." - overheard gossip

so, there you have it, folks. bordeaux's healthcare scene in a nutshell. but don't just take my word for it, check out some reviews and local forums for more info. and if you're ever in town, be sure to swing by the vintage clothes shops and say hi. i'll be the one with the beret and the baguette.

brown concrete building under white clouds during daytime


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