MORE ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION
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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Mériadeck the transformation of the neighbourhood
Mériadeck has been subject to some dramatic metamorphoses. Those of recent decades have been spectacular. But were the changes appropriate and suitable for purpose? Whatever the verdict, Mériadeck is a living experiment in urban p…
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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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Bordeaux's dark tradition
Living far from the bright lights and bustling streets of the capital, and being a huge fan of all forms of art, I'm always tempted by the major exhibitions in Paris and all over Europe. But I often overlook what's going on right…