Stunning Architecture and World-famous Wine, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, France

Exquisite architecture, fresh seafood, a vibrant city with a historic core, and some of the best wine in the world-in a nutshell, this is Bordeaux, France. Even better, the whole city is highly walkable, with pedestrian-only areas and welcoming squares. In less than an hour, you can also visit the beach or make your way to castle-like chateaux producing superb wine in fairy tale settings.

Bordeaux is a fabulous city situated on the Garonne River. The river snakes and curves its way through the city creating a crescent like area called the Port de la Lune, a marvellous place for strolling, jogging, or cycling.

A city of graceful streets made for wandering, elegant in the most French of styles, a place where you can eat well and drink better, lively, dynamic and full of good grace - Bordeaux is a very special city indeed.

Bordeaux isn’t just a city with the same name as the famous French wine. With 350 historical buildings and monuments, dozens of museums and art galleries, and some of the best food in all of France, its no wonder even the Parisians are leaving Paris for Bordeaux.

The old part of Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage site thanks to its fabulous 18th century architecture. Here you will find winding cobbled streets, beautiful buildings, arches and clock towers that were once part of a wall that circled the city, several interesting churches and even the remains of an ancient Roman Coliseum. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).