Bordeaux, City of Wine

An elegant city of limestone palaces on the Garonne and the wine capital of the world. Nearby: the vineyards of Saint-Émilion and Europe's highest sand dune.

👀 What to see

• The Water Mirror by Place de la Bourse
• Saint-Émilion (40 min by train)
• The Dune du Pilat near Arcachon

🍽 What to taste

• Canelés — caramelised little cakes
• Wine tasting and Arcachon oysters

⚓ Quiet spot

The Garonne quays in the evening.

💡 Fun facts

• The Water Mirror on the riverfront is one of the largest reflecting pools in the world, over 3,000 m².
• Bordeaux's historic centre is one of the largest urban areas protected by UNESCO.
• At La Cité du Vin you can learn about the wines of the whole world in a single day and taste them on the viewing deck.

🗓 Best time: in May, in June, in September, in October