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Also known as Place Royale, this is a perfect example of Bordeaux architecture at the end of the 18th century. This is a beautiful line o...

This municipal swimming pool is more than just a place for the townsfolk. It has several pools: a big indoor one for serious swimmers, a...

The pick of the region's horses will compete with national thoroughbreds over jumps, in dressage and on show. The event attracts a portio...

This vineyard takes pride of place among St Emilion's great vintages. One of the oldest properties in the town, and one of the highest at...

On the third Sunday in September, and after various traditional events, grape picking begins in all the major chateaux in the region. Fro...

Opened in 1811, Bordeaux's Natural History Museum is one of the oldest of its kind in France. Set in a stunning private mansion adjoining...

The Cruiseur Colbert is one of the country's biggest warships and belongs to the French Navy. Now with a new lease of life as a museum, y...

This is a favorite place for students to party, being right in the heart of Bordeaux's nightlife. It's difficult to get to the bar in the...

Known as Bordeaux's answer to Paris's famous Père Lachaise cemetry, many well-known people are buried here, including Goya, Lacour, Flora...

On the first day of summer, France celebrates the new season with music. Group upon group of musicians, whether well rehearsed or complet...

Since 1968, this restaurant has been buying its ingredients from the region's best producers and markets, and its fish fresh from the Bay...

Although this restaurant is found behind the walls of an 18th century colonial residence on the Garonne quayside, its cuisine is complete...

People often line up for hours to eat at this restaurant, so be sure to arrive early. A simple idea for a simple menu: walnut salad, stea...

This pub is in the middle of the Place des Chartrons and specializes in typically English dishes such as chicken and mushroom pie and fis...

Located in a former butcher shop fitted with hooks and rails for hanging meat, this place is definitely not for vegetarians. Dishes inclu...

Hiding behind a brasserie façade is a modern interior, minimalist in design. The chef, Yves Gravelier, gave his name to this estab...

Real aquariums are used as tables here, believe it or not. This place is well loved by the Bordeaux people and as the décor is entirely f...

Located in a small street in the town center, Le Vieux Bordeaux boasts of three dining rooms, a terrace and a garden. One of the rooms is...

Located in Bordeaux's student area, this restaurant needs no introduction to its legions of regulars, who know they will be served large...

This restaurant is built on stilts on the right bank of the Garonne, and in the evening affords a view of the illuminated Place de la Bou...