All about Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a charming port city renowned for its exquisite wines. You will be seduced by this historic town, a real 18th century architectural jewel with delicious gastronomy. St Emilion is another famous area, located 40 km away from Bordeaux and is appreciated for its fine wines and historic monumentsand villages.

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION

Bordeaux is located in the heart of the Aquitaine region, 60 km from the ocean, in the south west of France.

CLIMATE

In Bordeaux, thanks to the close proximity of the Atlantic Ocean, the climate is temperate, and the winters are short.

POINTS OF INTEREST

To explore the 18th century style, you have to discover the medieval streets, impressive châteaux and main monuments of Bordeaux: Bourse, Grand Théatre, Place Royale and its surroundings.You will also discover the Spanish influence we now see, with tapas bars in some areas of Bordeaux!

WINE & GASTRONOMY

Local gastronomic specialities are undoubtedly foie gras and the oysters from the Bay of Arcachon. Aquitaine is also the largest region of fine wines in the world and hosts world-renowned designations such as Médoc, St Emilion, Pomerol and Sauternes.

WHEN TO COME ?

We would be delighted to welcome you at any time of year, however please note that during harvest time, wine producers are not easily available so we recommend avoiding these months (September and October) so that you can better appreciate their work the rest of the year.