On a Bordeaux holiday – stroll the most graceful streets in France, eat well, drink better and have the liveliest possible time in a city that’s just been woken up. After years of hard work, Bordeaux has become part of the 21st century, but it hasn’t forgotten its history. The Stone Bridge, with 17 arches, crosses the Garonne, giving pedestrians a beautiful view over the docks and harbour. Take a stroll through old Bordeaux in the Triangle d’Or and stop at Place des Quinconces, France’s largest public square. Following its 2007 classification as a World Heritage Site, Bordeaux claimed the title of Europe’s Best Destination in 2015. In the past, the place was indeed full of good taste and tradition. Surrounded by lush vineyards to the east and the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Bordeaux provides history, culture, and leisure all in one.
What Bordeaux is really all about is wine. Le vin has been a staple in Bordelaise history, economy, and culture since the Romans ruled Europe. Bordeaux wines are the high standard that other wines have to live up to. With more than 100,000 vineyards and an array of almost 60 wines variations from the region, one can only truly and properly savour Bordeaux in Bordeaux.
