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Bordeaux (/ b ɔːr ˈ d oʊ / bor-DOH, French: ⓘ; Gascon Occitan: Bordèu [buɾˈðɛw]; Basque: Bordele) is a city on the river Garonne in the Gironde department, southwestern France. A port city, it is the capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture of the Gironde department.
- 49.36 km² (19.06 sq mi)
- Gironde
It's the country's fifth largest city, with a population of 259,809 in 2020, and another million living in its associated towns. Bordeaux is famous for its wines and deserves to be equally famous for its magnificent neo-classical waterfront and old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site .
What to do, what to see in and around Bordeaux? For your stay, let yourself be charmed by a heritage recognized by UNESCO, cultural highlights such as the Cité du Vin, or a peaceful cruise on the Garonne.
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Jan 10, 2024 · Travel Stories. France. Bordeaux. The 7 best experiences in Bordeaux. Nicola Williams. Jan 10, 2024 • 6 min read. Wonderful wine, beautiful scenery and endless culture – Bordeaux has it all © margouillat photo / Shutterstock. Nicola recently finished writing the new edition of Lonely Planet's Pocket Bordeaux guidebook, which is out in May 2024.
Apr 9, 2023 · Here's where to stay, eat, and explore in Bordeaux, France's wine capital. By. Sophie Dodd. Published on April 9, 2023. Over the past decade, Bordeaux has been steadily drawing more...
