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1 Bordeaux
Gironde, Aquitaine; 33000
Its name synonymous with wine, Bordeaux has long prospered from
trade in its world-famous product. Its accumulation of wealth can be
seen in the handsome collection of architecture, most of which
dates from the 18th century. The city has been declared a UNESCO
World Heritage Site under the name “Port of the Moon”, referring to
the city’s position on a crescent-shaped bend of the Garonne river.

A two-hour walking tour is the Maison du Vin 2, home of
Start the walk from the car park at Bordeaux wine’s regulatory authority
Place Jean-Jaurès, and take the Quai and a wine bar in which visitors can
de la Douane. Walk to the Esplanade taste a selection of fine wines.
des Quinconces and across it to the After reaching the Grand Theatre 3
Monument aux Girondins 1. This on Place de la Comedie, turn right
is a fountain around a column that down Cours de l’Intendance. Just
stands at the end of the broad off this to the right on Place du
esplanade furthest from the river Chapelet is the Classical-Baroque
Above People relaxing at a bar in Bordeaux bank. This extravagant work of art Église Nôtre-Dame 4.
was built under the Third Republic Continue along Cours de
(1870–1940) to commemo rate the l’Intendance a little further and turn
mem bers of parliament from left down Rue Vital Carles to reach
Bordeaux who fell victim to the Terror Place Pey-Berland, on which stands
during the Revolution. A statue of the Cathédrale Saint-André 5 and
Liberty looks down on Bordeaux from the town hall, Palais Rohan 6. Behind
the top of her 50-m (160-ft) column. the cathedral is a flamboyant Gothic
Go down Cours du 30 Juillet, to the tower, the Tour Pey-Berland 7. From
south of the monument. The tourist beneath the tower, take the Rue
information office is on the left. The Duffour-Dubergier to the Musée
VISITING BORDEAUX
sharply triangular building opposite d’Aquitaine 8, a museum of regional
Tourist Information
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Where to Stay: inexpensive, under €70; moderate, €70–€150; expensive, over €150