Hotels in Bordeaux, France
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Bordeaux (Aquitaine)
Pop: 225,000
Referred to as the fine wines capital of the world, Bordeaux is a major
metropolitan area (approaching 1 million wine lovers) with a diverse array of
industries. It is also a major port city on the Atlantic in a beautiful region
of France whose tourism base is increasing annually.
Attractions in Bordeaux:
- Garden Festival-every June includes concerts, garden displays, and
children’s events
- Musee d’Aquitaine-regional history from prehistoric times to present
- Museum of Natural History-natural history and science collections and
displays
- Museum of Decorative Arts-precious metal works, ceramics, glassware
- CAPC Musee d’Art-art pieces by renowned contemporary artists
- Centre Jean Moulin-museum dedicated to Resistance efforts and leaders
during WW II
- Grape Harvest Festival-annually each September
- Bordeaux Pride Festival-wine, dance, drag acts, and novelty acts
- Museum of Fine Art-17th century paintings with works of Titian, Reynolds,
Rubens, and Matisse
- Saint Andre Cathedral-13th century structure and UNESCO World Heritage
Site
- Saint-Seurin Basilica-with Romanesque and gothic features and a UNESCO
World Heritage Site
- Saint-Michel Basilica-building began in 14th century, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site
- The Bordeaux Opera-one of the most beautiful 18th century buildings in
France with several statues of goddesses and muses
- Esplanade des Quinconces
- Grand Theatre
- Pont de Pierre
- Saint-Andre Cathedral.
Hotels in Bordeaux
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