Discover Bordeaux France: It’s More than Just Wine, Bordeaux, France
Although I was able to visit Bordeaux for a long leisurely stay, you can really enjoy this city with only a few days. Bordeaux has a surprising food scene (read last week’s blog post Bountiful Bordeaux, Eating My Way Through the City), as well as culture, arts, nature and history. It is still relatively under the radar as far as destinations in France, and I fell completely in love with it. Come with me to Discover Bordeaux France.
One of the best things about this incredible city is how walkable it is. There is a tram, inexpensive and convenient, but during our month long stay we walked and walked. Our Airbnb was exactly one mile to the iconic Saint Andre and the start of the old city. Bordeaux’s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is full of marvelous limestone architecture dating back through the centuries.
Though Neanderthal findings of the region date back 20,000 years, the city itself was founded in the 12th century. The region has a remarkable history under French and English rule. Read about it here.
When visiting any new city, I always advise you do a walking tour - especially if you have a short amount of time. A walking tour will orient you, give you great historic insight as well as recommendations on how to spend your time. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
One of the best things about this incredible city is how walkable it is. There is a tram, inexpensive and convenient, but during our month long stay we walked and walked. Our Airbnb was exactly one mile to the iconic Saint Andre and the start of the old city. Bordeaux’s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is full of marvelous limestone architecture dating back through the centuries.
Though Neanderthal findings of the region date back 20,000 years, the city itself was founded in the 12th century. The region has a remarkable history under French and English rule. Read about it here.
When visiting any new city, I always advise you do a walking tour - especially if you have a short amount of time. A walking tour will orient you, give you great historic insight as well as recommendations on how to spend your time. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Discover Bordeaux France: It’s More than Just Wine
Guide Location: France » Bordeaux
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Laureen Lund
Read it on Author's Website: https://myfabfiftieslife.com/discover-bordeaux-france/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: France » Bordeaux
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Laureen Lund
Read it on Author's Website: https://myfabfiftieslife.com/discover-bordeaux-france/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Cailhau Gate
- Pont de Pierre
- Miroir d’eau
- Cite du Vin
- L’Indentant
- Bar a Vin
- La Pied a Terre
- Saint Michel Basilica
- Saint Andre
- Grand Theatre de Opera
- Jacques Chaban-Delmas bridge
- Marche de Capucins
Insider Tips for Bordeaux, France
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After a week of housesitting in Beziers and before starting my next housesit in Chabanais, I found myself with a few days to spare. Bordeaux was conveniently located halfway, making it an ideal stop for a few days. The city is beautiful, with stunning architecture, and, of course, it’s famous for its wine. It... view more
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