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Places to visit in Bordeaux


The port of Bordeaux is a city in the Aquitaine region of France.

The city is in two parts divided by the Garonne river.

There are 4 road bridges across the river.

The one in the photo is the oldest built in 1820 the Pont-de-Pierre.


The Pont-de-Pierre bridge


Bordeaux bridge picture

The centre of the city still has its old terrace houses and mansions.

The centre is mainly a traffic free zone and has every kind of shop.

If you want top of the range designer goods go to Gambetta square.

There are plenty of cafes wine bars and some of the best patisseries in France.You can eat out from around £8 upwards a few of the restaurants in the Port with a price guide.A local Map of the city to help you find your way around.

If you want stay in Bordeaux you will find a good choice of hotels try these a selection of Hotels in Bordeaux

Hotels in Bordeaux


Bordeaux has a good choice of hotels to stay at try here


The Hotel Continental is in a great location in a pedestrian street.

Leading to the Grand Hommes shopping mall with a food market at the end of the street.

It's near the city attractions

The Hotel Continental Bordeaux offers both single and double guestrooms with a total of 50 rooms available.

The duplex suite has a panoramic terrace. All of the rooms have a private bathroom with either a bath or a shower. Guests may request an extra cot or iron. Most of the rooms are air-conditioned and non-smoking rooms are available. Pets are allowed for a fee.

The 18th century building of the Hotel Continental Bordeaux was recently renovated.

Hotel Continental Bordeaux


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The port of Bordeaux



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The city and the surrounding area is most famous for its wine growing.

The region is one of the largest wine-growing area in the world.

There are several tours you can go on to visit the vineyards and taste the wine.

Bordeaux picture 2


If you would like to live in the area we saw a 3 bedroom semi some work needed for £70,000 in a village near Bordeaux.

At the other end of the market a 4 bed detached with large garden for £270,000.

A few miles to the east of the city you will find St Emilion an interesting old town. There is a link at the bottom of the page with more details.

About 40 miles away you can visit the highest sand dune in Europe. The view from the top of the sea and the pine forests is worth the climb.

You can see the Great Dune of Pyla in the photo below.

The Great Dune of Pyla


 Great Dune of Pyla picture

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