The 1979 Bordeaux Open also known as the Grand Prix Passing Shot was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts at Villa Primrose in Bordeaux, France that was part of the 1979 Colgate-Palmolive Grand Prix.

The tournament was held from 1 October until 7 October 1979.

Singles matches were best of five sets and doubles best of three.

Fourth-seeded Yannick Noah won the singles title.

[3] Yannick Noah defeated Harold Solomon 6–0, 6–7, 6–1, 1–6, 6–4 Patrice Dominguez / Denis Naegelen defeated Bernard Fritz / Iván Molina 6–4, 6–4