On June 8, 2026, La Poste (the French postal service) will issue a stamp to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux, a true meeting point for cultures, expertise, and wine regions from around the world.
Inaugurated in June 2016, the Cité du Vin is celebrating ten years of existence and influence. Built on the banks of the Garonne River, it has become an emblem of Bordeaux, of the city's close connection with wine, and of its openness to the world. Its bold architecture—a curved silhouette that evokes the movement of wine in a glass, the eddies of the river, and the suppleness of the vine—was designed by Anouk Legendre and Nicolas Desmazières of the firm XTU architects. Its façade, made of screen-printed glass panels and iridescent lacquered aluminum panels, changes with the sunlight and the time of day, reflecting the river.
Its appearance shifts with the changing light and the time of day. This anniversary stamp pays tribute to this unique cultural institution, entirely dedicated to the discovery of wine civilizations and the universal and living cultural heritage it represents. Since its opening, the Cité du Vin has welcomed more than 3.5 million visitors from around the world, captivated by its immersive permanent exhibition, its sensory tasting experience, its cultural programming, and its panoramic viewpoint overlooking Bordeaux.
In just a few years, the Cité du Vin has become a true meeting point for cultures, expertise, and wine regions from across the globe. It testifies to the vitality of a millennia-old heritage and to humankind's ability to transmit, share, and celebrate the art of wine. By featuring this contemporary landmark, this commemorative stamp celebrates ten years of exchange, discovery, and emotion. It invites everyone to continue the journey, to discover a place where history, major current environmental challenges, and sensory pleasure intertwine.
