Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a wonderful choice for travellers who want to combine French culture, beautiful architecture and exceptional food and wine. Set on the Garonne River, the city has an elegant historic centre, atmospheric riverside promenades and a relaxed café culture that makes it easy to explore at your own pace.

Of course, wine is a major attraction. Bordeaux is surrounded by some of the world’s most famous wine regions, including Saint-Émilion, Médoc and Pessac-Léognan, making the city an ideal base for vineyard visits, wine tasting and gourmet experiences.

But there is much more to Bordeaux than wine. Wander through the UNESCO-listed historic centre, admire the Place de la Bourse and Miroir d’eau, explore lively food markets or take a river cruise. The city also works beautifully as part of a wider French itinerary, whether paired with Paris, the Atlantic coast, the Dordogne or the Basque Country.

For a taste of France that combines history, gastronomy, wine and effortless elegance, Bordeaux is hard to beat.