Chateau Camiac

Best things of Bordeaux

by Gillianina

The visit of Saint André Cathedral, the boat trip on the river Garonne and Shopping in Rue Catherine Rue Sainte Catherine with all its shops, the crêperies, the multicultural atmosphere, the cappuccinos with tons of whipped cream on them,and many others.....

The TGV, the French Intercity...

by montxito

The TGV, the French Intercity Train, is a good way of getting about France. If you book at least thirty days in advance you can buy a Joker 30 ticket which is far cheaper than the normal price. There is also a Joker 8 ticket if you book eight or more days in advance. If you can't book in advance to somewhere like Paris you may well be better off getting a cheap internal flight. You can also get a Carissimo pass which for 195F gives a 50% discount on four (single) journeys.

Grand Theatre

by arv1

Though I didn't go inside Grand Theatre, I was very impressed with the little I saw. This is a huuuuuge building that is brilliant from whatever side you see it from! Looking at the intricate detail on each statue at the front of the building, you will truly be astounded by the amount of effort put into the construction of the building! The steps outside the entrance of the building are really inviting...so go and sit down when you visit it!

Place de la Victoire

by black_mimi99

During the 13th and 14th century the city underwent an expansion period. The wine exports made of this one of the richest cities in France. Four centuries later Bordeaux became the first port in France, thanks to the trade with the colonies. In the 19th century the city was completely renewed with the construction of new bridges, train lines, sewage and gas networks. During the last century the city of Bordeaux grew with the construction of new districts. In the 21st century one of the city's main exportation is still the fruit of the poor lands that surround the city: the Bordeaux wine.

Bordeaux and the Surronding Wine Region

by Pixxel

"Bordeaux, France"

So we finally arrived in Bordeaux after spending a whole day in Paris' metro system. Damn transportation strike....is that all they do?! Go on strike?? we got nothing accomplished on a day when we had so much planned, becuase we basically spent it on 50 different trains trying to get somewhere...anywhere! And thats how we ended up in Bordeaux later that night.