Bordeaux may be made up of "arrondissements" like Paris, but people tend to talk about the city in terms of quarters (quartiers). Each quarter has a name and encompasses a relatively precise area, often flanked by two main roads or streets. Let's start with the oldest one, which is often considered the most beautiful of Bordeaux's quarters.
The Saint Pierre quarter Right in the heart of Bordeaux, the
Saint Pierre quarter is the historic center of the town. It is made up of beautiful little streets, some of which are still paved. Saint Pierre is Bordeaux's culinary capital, with a large amount of restaurants to suit every taste and pocket-something for gourmets and gourmands. The Place du Parlement is home to some wonderful architecture and a decorative fountain. Also in the area is the
St-Pierre Church, built in the 15th and 16th Centuries on the site of the former Gallo-roman port.
The Chartrons quarter The
Chartrons quarter, set on the banks of the Garonne, used to be very busy and wealthy...
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
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Musee d'Histoire Naturelle
- Opened in 1811, Bordeaux's Natural History Museum is one of the oldest of its kind in France. Set in a stunning private mansion adjoining the Le...
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Musée d'Aquitaine
- In 1783, Musée d'Aquitaine was opened to exhibit gemstones. It wasn't until 1862 that it became a museum of local history, archaeology and ethnography,...
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CAPC Musée d'Art Contemporain
- Located in an old harbor warehouse built in the 19th Century, this museum now presents the major movements of the art world since the 1960s. Works...
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- City Center - Mériadeck
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