Bordeaux Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and commune in Gironde, New Aquitaine, France
About Bordeaux
Bordeaux and the whole province of Aquitaine came under English rule for 300 years from 1154, when Eleanor of Aquitaine married the future King Henry II. The English rulers enjoyed drinking the wines of Bordeaux, but they enjoyed the profits even more – trade with Bordeaux was their largest source of income. Most wine came from the Graves region just upriver from the city, and this was a clear, deep rosé calledclairet, still produced today. The English came to call any Bordeaux red wine “claret”. In 1453 France took control of Aquitaine and cut off the supply to England, who ceased to drink wine for the next 500 years, turning to beer and gin. This caused a slump in Bordeaux, which only revived from the 16th century through trans-Atlantic trade. The city then prospered through the 18th cen
Top Attractions in Bordeaux
Explore the best things to see and do in Bordeaux:
- ★Base sous-marine
- ★Basilique Saint-Michel
- ★Cathédrale St-André
- ★Église Sainte-Croix
- ★Jardin Botanique du Jardin Publique
- ★Jeux Barjo
- ★Musée D'Aquitaine
- ★Musée d'Art Contemporain
Where to Eat in Bordeaux
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Beirut Kitchen
- 🍴Café Populaire
- 🍴Chat Noir Cha Vert
- 🍴Chez Faty
- 🍴Chez Ta Mère
- 🍴Couleur Cafe
Where to Stay in Bordeaux
- 🏨A Blue Lodge in Bordeaux
- 🏨Auberge de la Jeunesse
- 🏨Best Western Plus Hôtel Gare Saint-Jean
- 🏨Best Western Premier Hotel
- 🏨Hilton Garden Inn
- 🏨Hotel de Normandie
Bordeaux Travel Guide Sections
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