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OF BORDEAUX
Our local ambassadors discover the most authentic spots for you.
IS THERE ANYTHING MORE ROMANTIC THAN LOSING YOURSELF IN BORDEAUX?
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Cordouan, lighthouse of kings
While the Cordouan lighthouse was built for the primary purpose of keeping guard over the mouth of the Gironde estuary, it has far exceeded this utilitarian function. Its architecture proves irresistible to visitors to this unique…
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Cité du Vin
Like everyone else in Bordeaux, I was keen to try out the Cité du Vin as we’ve heard so much about it over the last few years. The first thing you notice, outside the building, is the architecture, designed by XTU, it’s not for th…
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How to visit the vineyards of Bordeaux in a day
The city of Bordeaux is known as the wine capital of the world. Simply put, it is the largest vineyard certified by protected designations of origin (AOC). There are some sixty, from Saint-Emilion to Pauillac, passing through…