
Bordeaux is known for the wines that bear its name. A craft which has helped the city's economy flourish for centuries. However, wine long remained a speciality of discreet professionals, confined to their Châteaux, for winegrowers, or hidden in their Chartrons offices for traders and brokers.

It is impossible to come to Bordeaux without seeing the Grand-Théâtre. Not far from the quays, it is the focal point of major areas of the city. With its imposing size and majesty. Its high-quality, dynamic and imaginative programming, make it a key part of 21st century culture.

Bordeaux bookshops Reading has always been something I’ve loved doing as far back as I can remember. So, bookshops are some of my favourite places. And Bordeaux has no shortage of bookshops. Even though I sometimes order books on Amazon, I still go into bookshops, to discover a writer as yet unknown or a novel […]