Quick Summary:
- Synonymous with world-class viticulture, the beautiful French city of Bordeaux offers so much more than just being the home of some of the world’s best red wines.
- Situated on the banks of the Garonne River in southwestern France, the port city is a hub of the famed wine-growing region and is surrounded by pristine vineyards and magnificent châteaux.
- The cultural and historical significance of the UNESCO-listed city is highlighted in beautiful buildings such as the Gothic Cathédrale Saint-André, a myriad of 18th and 19th-century mansions, and museums like the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux.
- Other notable attractions in and around the city include the grand Place de la Bourse overlooking the Miroir d’Eau reflecting pool, the breathtaking Three Graces fountain, and the many public gardens lining the river and offering tranquil places to relax.
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Basilique Saint-Michel (Basilica of St. Michael)
Cathedrale St-Andre
Cap Sciences
CAPC Museum of Contemporary Art of Bordeaux
Cite du Vin
Musee d'Aquitaine
Musee National des Douanes (National Customs Museum)
Museum of Decorative Arts of Bordeaux
Musee des Beaux-Arts (Museum of Fine Arts)
Parc Bordelais
Pey Berland Tower
Place de la Bourse
Place de la Comedie
Place des Quinconces
Place du Marche Chartrons
Pont de Pierre
Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas
Puerta de Cailhau (Cailhau Gate Bordeaux)
The Grosse Cloche
Jardin Botanique de Bordeaux
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