Bordeaux in a heatwave means pale stone bouncing the heat back at you and quays that bake in the sun from early morning. Good news: the city has air-conditioned coworking spaces where you can set down your computer and make it through the day without sweating. Here are our favourites, and our reflexes for keeping a cool head.
For the full picture, cafés, day-access coworking spaces and libraries, see our guide where to work in Bordeaux.
The heatwave reflex: an air-conditioned coworking space
Coworking stays the safest option when it is muggy: air con, solid wifi, plugs and proper chairs. In Bordeaux, two addresses take day visitors; check about the air con before you go:
- Le Hangar, near Saint-Jean station.
- Le Seven Coworking, drop-in space and private offices, right in the centre near the Quinconces.
Want more addresses? Our guide to the best spots for working in Bordeaux is full of them.
Cafés: play the shade rather than the air con
Let us be honest, most Bordeaux cafés do not advertise air con, and some get stifling by the afternoon. Bet instead on cool interiors, because the lovely stone rooms hold the freshness, or on a well-shaded terrace. Our selection of the best terraces to work from in Bordeaux will help you choose.
Why coworking wins when it is hot
In the middle of a heatwave, coworking has a real edge over the café: the temperature is controlled all day long, not just for the length of a single drink. Nobody pushes you to free up the table, you have a plug within reach to charge your laptop and your charger, and a noise level designed for focus. With a day pass, you gain five hours of work somewhere cool, without the guilt of squatting. It is the option to favour on the days when just leaving the house already feels like an achievement.
Your anti-heat reflexes
Arrive early, between 8am and 11am, make the most of the morning coolness and wrap up the essentials before the afternoon peak. Sit away from the windows, water bottle within reach, a light jumper for the sometimes aggressive air con. All our tips are in the guide on where to work during a heatwave.
In short
In Bordeaux, Le Hangar and Le Seven make up a duo of coworking spaces, from the station district to the centre. Arrive in the morning, stay hydrated, and for a café, favour cool stone and shade.
Frequently asked questions
Which coworking spaces are air-conditioned in Bordeaux?
Le Hangar and Le Seven Coworking take day visitors; check with them about the air con before you go.
How much does a day of coworking cost in Bordeaux?
Prices change often: check each coworking's price list before you go.
And what about working on a terrace despite the heat?
Aim for a shaded terrace and the morning. Our article on the terraces to work from in Bordeaux details the best spots.
