Bordeaux is a fairy tale city, a dream city!

A city with a rich past, the history of which begins in the distant I century BC. At that time, this area was called Burdigal. Witness of that era are the remains of the Gallo – the Roman amphitheater “Palais Gallien”. This is one of the few traces of the Gallo-Roman era that have survived to this day. It is very interesting to see these ruins among the modern buildings almost in the city center.

We will admire the grandeur of St. Andrew’s Cathedral, built in the XI – XVI centuries in the Gothic style and listed in the UNESCO register. Here, Elionora of Aquitaine married Louis VII. And a few years later, after the divorce from Louis, Elionora predetermined the fate of Aquitaine, presenting the region as a dowry to the English King Henry II Plantagenet. Thus, Bordeaux experienced English influence for 3 centuries, which significantly affected its appearance and development of winemaking.

We will observe the beauty of the opera house - its muses and goddesses on the cortico. Stroll through the narrow cobbled streets of the St. Peter's quarter and learn the secrets of their names. Admire the local architecture and mascarons on the facades.

A beautiful view of the entire architectural ensemble opens from the embankment of the Port of the Moon. Giant water mirror creates a stunning effect, reflecting the city! It is as if he looks in the mirror and asks the question: Who in the world is the sweetest, most beautiful and whitest? The answer of the mirror may sound unambiguous - "You are beautiful, there is no dispute!" - without continuing as in a fairy tale. And indeed, after the reconstruction and cleaning of the facades from centuries-old soot, the city was transformed, found a second youth and again shines, shines with all its elegance and beauty!

Bordeaux is a city of festivals and festivals. What a wine festival. Connoisseurs of this drink from all over the world come here and a real feast begins on the embankment: wine literally pours like a river! Great mood and a wonderful holiday of taste are guaranteed!

St. Catherine Street will welcome lovers of shopping in its many boutiques. This street is the longest pedestrian street in Europe, there is a place to walk! And after this pleasant lesson, you can soak up the sun on the largest square in Europe - Cancons or a chess esplanade, on which there is a monumental fountain - a monument to the Girondists.

And food lovers may be interested in going to the local cheese shop, where many varieties of cheese are stored in the cellars, for every taste.

Well, after a walk, happy and satisfied, you can wander into a cozy restaurant and taste local cuisine with a glass of Bordeaux, watch the leisurely passers-by and soak up the pleasant atmosphere of the city.

We are waiting for a lot of interesting and informative, I will not reveal all the cards at once.

See you in Bordeaux!

Your guide to Bordeaux Jeanne Pinault

Walking tour of the historical part of Bordeaux