Your flight to Bordeaux takes you to the heart of France’s refined wine capital, founded in 300 BC. Admire the medieval turrets of the Grosse Cloche and the Roman ruins of the Palais Gallien.
Explore times gone by at Bordeaux’s Musée d'Aquitaine with its prehistoric carvings, medieval statues and naval art. Mingle with the locals of Bordeaux on café terraces at the Place de la Victoire or buy fresh seafood from the Colbert Market.
Escape the crowds at the trim Jardin Public or stroll along the banks of Bordeaux’s river Garonne. Or roll down Europe’s largest sand dune, at Pyla, 40km out of Bordeaux.
Locals in Bordeaux love their Gironde Caviar, milk-raised Pauillac lamb and juicy entrecôte à la bordelaise (steak). For lunch try freshwater alose (shad) grilled on vine shoots, with a side dish of mauve asparagus. Accompany your meal with an incomparable Bordeaux wine: sophisticated St-Julien or suave St-Emilion, finishing with a fruity Sauternes to accompany dessert. |