Bordeaux Favorites

Fondest memory: We were lucky enough to be in Bordeaux for a mini wine festival. This festival was held along the banks of the Garonne and it was an all day event with food, wine, games, etc. Many parents brought their kids along too - they start drinking at an early age in this area! We spent a good part of the day accumulating tokens and trying to get drunk for free. It probably wasn't the place for a real wine connoisseur but was perfect for us.

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Fondest memory: After dinner at La Tupina, I took a walk towards the River. It was in May and the sun did not set until 10PM. I got some nice shoots of the bridge using my Nikon camera.

If you are taking the tram, it is at the Bourgogne stop on the C line.

Favorite thing: While two members of our party decided to take a quick coffee brake, Chris, Patrick and myself decided to continue walking and came across the esplanade. Located in the grand esplanade, which is sorrounded by trees, are the two statues of Montaigne and Montesquine. The statues are located on top of twin pillars facing the river towards the end of the espanade.

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Favorite thing: The 105-metre high Great Dune of Pyla, classified since 1978 as a Major National Site, is a splendor of nature, increasingly remodeled by the wind from the ocean, where everyone can indulge for the space of a few hour in dreams of infinity...

Favorite thing: The Jardins Publique near to Quinconces are perfectly manicured but welcoming gardens featuring huge tree and shrub specimens, green lawns, water features and crunchy gravel paths winding throughout. Birds hop right up to you to say hello and all is right with the world. There is a small childrens play area but there are no screaming kids running wild here and no dogs are allowed off their leash. Also, the lawns bear no stiff signs asking you to keep off the grass and appear to be kept immaculate by an unknown force of nature. Plenty of benches line the paths to allow you to stop for a while and take in the beauty around you, but you could be just as happy flopping down on the grass under a tree. This park is a haven for a little peace and tranquility on a hot and sticky day. Wonderful.

Favorite thing: Grand Theatre was built in 1773-1780 as Opera House by Victor Louis with wish of Duke of Richelieu. The building had a restoration works in 1990-1991 and now we can enjoy XVIII century style of the building.

Favorite thing: Sainte Catherine Street is the main pedestrian street of the city. It joins Place de la Comedie in one side and Place de la Victorie. There a lot of historical tips near of the street, for example, Cathedral St Andre is not far from the street. Moreover it seems the street is the main street for getting shopping.

Favorite thing: Public Garden is situated on the North of the old town, not far from Place des Quinconces. I like gardens and this one is one of the most beautiful gardens I've seen before. I was there twice, in the morning, when there was morning smoke everywhere and in afternoon when sun shined. Both were great experience. The garden was planned in 1746. In 1749 first building were built and first trees were planted by architects Voisin, Masset, Laconforque and Gabriel.