Like several other posters, I have written that Bordeaux, in southwestern France, is not a particularly interesting place. However, now that it has been listed as a Unesco Heritage site, some of you might be interested in these evening guided visits to the principal illuminated monuments of the area in question.
The linked site is in French, but it says the tours take place in both French and English.
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moises07
I read from a few posters how Bordeaux wasn't worth it of a visit but I had a great time in there and in St Emilion. We ended up extending our trip and losing our flights to Provence, and Amsterdam in favor of Bordeaux.
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vallcarca
I totally agree with you guys!! I'm from Bordeaux, that might be why !! lol
Really, Bordeaux is a very i nteresting city, and the region around Bordeaux is incredible too!
We have the sea an hour away, and the mountains 3 hours away !
Plus, everybody knows about Bordeaux wine, the best in the world of course !
I just want to say to those who are still hesitating: wait no longer !!
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najube
I have been travelling (and working) around Europe for the last year and a half. I've spent the last 3 weeks in a small town south of Bordeaux and can I just say that this region, Aquitaine, has a lot to offer! It's beautiful! Beyond the wine, there's the amazing local food (especially duck and tonnes of seafood... not keen on the cannelés though), fabulous surf beaches, the Dune de Pyla, lovely old fortified towns (like St Emillion) and the French part of Basque Country to name a few. Aquitaine is definitely worth a visit!
Edited by: najube
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