Gironde Travel Guide

According to legend, Henry 1 of England died on 1 December 1135 from eating “a surfeits of Lampreys”. If like poor Henry, you are a fish lover to the extreme, Bordeaux can offer you some weird and wonderful fish specialities, which will have you gorging yourself  in glee for hours on end. Come winter, this famous Lamrery  is to be found on many a Bordeaux restaurant Menu, cooked in the traditional style  “a la bordelaise”.  Sea lamprey is fished between... Read More

Since the 8th century, Bordeaux has been at the centre of wine production, and today is arguably the most renowned wine producing region of the world.  It would therefore be pure insanity to pass you night any other way than a boozy bar hop, sampling the best of Bordeaux locally produce. A perfect start t your evening activities would be Le bar a Vin, a light spacious bar attached to the wine school. The bar stocks a great range of wines by the glass at... Read More

With 350 building listed as historical monuments and three world heritage buildings, Bordeaux treasures some of France’s most prestigious monuments and architectural gems. Once settled in one of the most picturesque cities in France, what better way to get to know the town that to reach for the Kodak, adjust your lens and commence on a quest for the perfect holiday snap. For by far the most breathtaking panoramic view of the city, entails a bit of... Read More