Bordeaux in France is famous for its wines. Visit one of the vineyards and sample a few local wines.
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Bordeaux City Centre is the area located west and south of the Garonne river. The city is being called “Little Paris” because the center of town has retained its traditional stone mansions and smart terraces.
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The city of Bordeaux lies in the south-west of France and is the world’s major wine industry capital. It is home to the world’s main wine fair, Vinexpo held at Bordeaux Expo.
Bordeaux historic city centre, with it’s beauty and unity of style of architectural heritage, is included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites. The Bordeaux World Heritage site covers half of the city, from the outer boulevards to the banks of the Garonne River.
Right in the heart of historic Bordeaux lies the Saint Pierre Quarter. This 18th-century historic neighbourhood boasts grand mansions, narrow streets and an abundance of small restaurants. The Eglise de Saint Pierre, built in the XVth and XVIth centuries, rests on the site of the former Gallo-Roman port. Nearby Quarter of St Michel, around The Basilica of Saint Michael, is the most lively and colourful quarter in the city.
The city centre offers excellent museums and a lively nightlife. Wide avenues, neoclassical architecture and well-tended parks all give the city a certain 18th-century grandeur. You can easy discover the city on foot, by tram, by boat, by renting a bicycle or by an open top sightseeing bus.
Bordeaux is also home to one of France’s seven key wine regions and known for its award-winning red wines. Tour the chateaux, imbibe the world-class wines and indulge in the regional cuisine. In the surrounding area, you can also discover: the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Arcachon, Perigord and its prehistoric remains, Gascony and the Basque region, as well as the Landes forest and the Pyrenees.
The Nouveau Stade de Bordeaux football stadium is located to the north of the city centre.
Main City Squares located in downtown Bordeaux France
Place de la Comédie — is a busy traffic hub and was once the site of a Roman temple. One of France’s great theaters, Grand Théâtre is located on this squaer. The Great Theater, 1773-1780, is a masterpiece of neoclassical architecture, built by Victor Louis.
Place de la Bourse — is a Royal Square at the edge of the Gironne River. It’s one of Bordeaux’s most beautiful squares. The square and and its surrounding buildings, are seen as a perfect example of Bordeaux architecture at the end of the 18th century.
Gambetta Square — this part of the town is nicknamed Little Paris. The streets around Gambetta are part of the city’s main pedestrian and picturesque shopping streets.
Place des Quinconces — one of the largest city squares in Europe situated on the site of the old Chateau Trompette. Sculptures on the square include the triumph of the Republic, triumph of the Concorde, and The Girondist Column.
Place Pey Berland — Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Bordeaux Cathedral or Cathédrale Saint-André de Bordeaux and it’s seperate bell-tower Tour Pey-Berland are located here. The Pey-Berland tower is a flamboyant Gothic structure built between 1440 and 1466. The Cathedral itself is a monumental 11th century church combining Roman and Gothic styles.
Place Fernand Lafargue — one of the nicest places in the city centre. Many cafes and bars with terraces on the square.
La Place du Parlement — situated in the center of Bordeaux in the St Pierre Quarter, near the Place de la Bourse.
Place Saint-Pierre — in front of Eglise St Pierre ir Saint-Pierre Church.
Place Camille Jullian — close to Place du Parlement. Square with bars and restaurants.
Bordeaux Wines in Aquitaine — The Bordeaux region is the most important wine producing region in France and in the world. There are 2500 châteaux open to the public. Visit the world’s most prestigious wines châteaux such as Yquem, Petrus, Ausone, Margaux, Haut-Brion, Sauternes, Saint-Emilion, Médoc, Duras, Bergerac and Jurançon.
Touring the vineyards and sampling a few local wines is one of the great pleasures of the Bordeaux region. The wine-producing districts lie in a great semicircle around the city, starting with the Médoc in the north, then skirting east through St-Émilion, before finishing south of the city among the vineyards of the Sauternes. In between, the less prestigious districts are also worth investigating, notably those of Blaye, to the north of Bordeaux, and Entre-Deux-Mers, to the west.
The wine trade was started by the English during the reign of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Bordeaux is the largest fine wine-producing vineyard in the world, as well as the most legendary. This reputation is mostly built on red wines, especially those from Médoc, Saint Emilion, Pomerol but also on the famous sweet whites Sauternes. The wealth of Bordeaux wines rests on some fifty seven “Appellations d’Origine Contrôlées” (A.O.C.).
The most prestigious names of the region are first-class châteaux (such as Margaux, Lafite and Petrus), even though they usually represent only a small part of the region’s total production. The rest of the area produces a vast range of excellent offerings from the major appellations and petite appellations alike.
More Information —
# www.tourisme-aquitaine.fr — Aquitaine wine region
Location Aquitaine Region : The Aquitaine Region lies in the south west of France. The capital city is Bordeaux. Is an exceptional wine destination, bordered with Spain and the foothills of the Pyrenees. You can spend your time visiting vineyards and tasting delicious wines.
Quality Hotel Sainte Catherine Bordeaux – ( Hotel in Bordeaux City Centre )
This charming 19th century hotel is located right in the centre of Bordeaux in the heart of Europe’s largest pedestrian zone, adjacent to the “Grand-Théâtre”.
Citéa Bordeaux – ( Hotel located in the city centre of Bordeaux in France )
The residence Citéa Bordeaux is located in the city centre, in the immediate vicinity of the Mériadeck district, the Bordeaux Council office and 10 minutes away from the place Gambetta.
Citotel le Chantry – ( Hotel situated in the city centre Bordeaux )
Situated in the centre of Bordeaux, the Citotel Le Chandry hotel will welcome you in a calm and warm atmosphere. We have 40 comfortable rooms at your disposal.
Chateau Grattequina – ( Avenue de Labarde, Blanquefort )
Ideal for business trips, family holidays and romantic getaways, this luxury hotel located between Bordeaux city centre and Mérignac Airport offers an elegantly modern backdrop that reflects its 4…
Relais de Margeaux – Golf & Spa – ( 5 route de l’ile Vincent – BP 9, Margaux )
The Relais de Margaux is located on the riverbanks of the Gironde peninsula, on a 55-hectare estate in the heart of the Medoc region.
Hotel De Chiberta Et Du Golf – ( 104 Boulevard Des Plages, Anglet )
The hotel is located in Anglet on the Basque coast, 4 km away from the famous seaside resort of Biarritz and 5 km away from the medieval town of Bayonne, a city of Basque culture enjoying many events…
Nearest train stations : Central Bordeaux France is served by SNCF Saint Jean Railway Station on rue Charles Domerq, 10min from the town centre. Several trains per day are going North to Paris Montparnasse, and south to Nice Ville.
By Car : Bordeaux can be reached from the North taking the A10 highway or N10, and from the south taking the A63 highway.
Nearest airport : the closest major airport is Bordeaux Merignac airport, situated 30min. from the city centre. There is a shuttle bus from the airport to Tourist Office Town Centre and station.
