for this summer, fly with Volotea in August 2025 from only

 

For many people, especially outside France, Bordeaux is synonymous with wine. But this city whose name is inscribed on thousands of bottles does not actually have any large vineyards within its boundaries. I have a few places wher…

I love this time of year, when the vineyards turn a thousand different colours and the town is once again draped in dazzling lights for the end-of-year celebrations. Here’s a rundown of what’s on in Bordeaux at the moment, and wh…

At once indestructible and fragile, BETASOM (the Bordeaux Submarine Base) is a reminder of the Second World War. It has become a place to host cultural events, although it hasn’t yet found its own rhythm nor a modus operandi. But…