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Where to do laundry in Bordeaux: the complete guide for travelers
Spending a few days in Bordeaux and running out of clean clothes? Whether you're backpacking through France, staying in an Airbnb, on a wine-tasting weekend or on a longer trip, this guide tells you exactly where to wash your laundry in Bordeaux, how much it costs, and what to expect — in English.
The easiest option: a self-service laundromat in Bordeaux city center
Most hotels in Bordeaux either don't offer laundry service or charge €5–€10 per item. Airbnb apartments rarely have a dryer, and hostels often have limited machine slots. The simplest, cheapest solution is a self-service laundromat.
Mousse & Go is a modern laundromat right in the middle of Bordeaux, at 29 rue du Loup, a 5-minute walk from Place Pey-Berland, the Grand Théâtre and Place de la Bourse. Everything is signposted in English on the machines and the central payment terminal.
How much does laundry cost in Bordeaux?
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 8 kg wash (everyday laundry) | €5.00 |
| 18 kg wash (duvets, big loads) | €10.00 |
| Dryer (8-minute cycle) | €1.30 |
| Detergent + softener | €1.00 |
Budget tip: a full traveler load (backpack of clothes) typically fits in an 8 kg machine and dries in 2 cycles → around €8.60 total for wash + dry.
Step by step: how a French laundromat works
- 1. Find an empty machine and load your clothes. Pick 8 kg for a backpack-sized load, 18 kg if you also want to wash a jacket, jeans and towels.
- 2. Close the door firmly. You don't add detergent inside the machine — the terminal does it for you if you select the option.
- 3. Go to the central payment terminal. Enter your machine number, choose whether you want detergent + softener (+€1), and pay by card, contactless or cash.
- 4. Wait about 30 minutes. There's free Wi-Fi nearby cafés if you want to grab a coffee.
- 5. Move your clothes to a dryer, pay €1.30 per 8-minute cycle at the terminal. Most loads need 2–3 cycles.
Tips for tourists
- • Come early morning (7–9am) or late evening (after 8pm) to avoid queues.
- • Sunday is open too — perfect if you arrive Friday and want fresh clothes for the weekend.
- • Bring your bank card — no need to hunt for coins or tokens.
- • Machines have English instructions; staff is remotely available if you get stuck.
- • Address to give your taxi / Uber driver: 29 rue du Loup, 33000 Bordeaux.
Which Bordeaux neighborhoods is it close to?
29 rue du Loup is in the pedestrian heart of Bordeaux. From most central hotels, hostels and Airbnbs, you'll be there in under 10 minutes on foot:
For Airbnb hosts and long-stay travelers
If you're managing a short-term rental in Bordeaux — Airbnb, Booking, or a professional letting — Mousse & Go offers a -10% partner discount on all washes. Ideal for weekly turnovers, sheets, towels and duvets.
FAQ — Laundry in Bordeaux
The easiest option in Bordeaux city center is a self-service laundromat. Mousse & Go at 29 rue du Loup is open every day 7am–10pm, accepts cards, and has 8 kg and 18 kg machines.
About €5 for an 8 kg wash, €10 for an 18 kg wash, €1.30 per 8-minute dryer cycle, and €1 for detergent + softener.
Yes — Mousse & Go accepts Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cash. No tokens needed.
Around 30 minutes for the wash and 16–24 minutes for drying. Plan roughly one hour in total.
Yes, use the 18 kg machine (€10). It fits a king-size duvet or a full family load easily.
Ready to do your laundry in Bordeaux?
Come to Mousse & Go, 29 rue du Loup — open every day 7am to 10pm.