City Guide:
BORDEAUX is known world-wide from the labels of red wine bottles.
This is the reputation the city earned for its setting right in the heart of the French famous wine area. And the legendary wine of châteaux of St-Emilion and Médoc pulsate in its veins instead of blood.
Since ancient times wine has been linked to the elite, but Booked.net can bring Bordeaux within reach of anyone. Be it a room in cheap hotel in Bordeaux to luxury one all available at Booked.net. Check them out with maps, photos and secure forms at our website.
Away from vineyards, Bordeaux will entice you with its ornate Gothic churches neighboring 20th century mills, while tree-lined boulevards around Place de la Bourse won the city the fame of the ''aesthetic triumph of western France''.
Other attractions include;
- Gambetta Square, nicknamed "Little Paris" for its luxury
- Quinconces Square with fountain monument to the Girondins, a group of National Assembly deputies
- Musee D'Art Contemporain houses a rich collection of modern art
- Musee D'Aquitaine exhibits Gallo-Roman statues dating back 25,000 years
- Meriadeck with the biggest library in France
Originally, Bordeaux thrived under the name of Burdigala as a commerce center. Its trade campaigns paid off with success and Bordeaux became very attractive to foreigners. This led to the foreign invasions and consequently, the city came under English control. The French took efforts to return the land of Bordeaux and this resulted into formation of truly French identity in the struggle for the county's uniqueness. Eventually, the English lost control over the city.
Despite the foreign presence, Bordeaux came back under French regency as an influential trading hub. Today Bordeaux is among the most prosperous French city that attracts thousands of visitors with its architecture, wine and food.
Dining in Bordeaux is really diverse due to the city being caught between the Atlantic Ocean and fertile shores. Consequently, you will be spoiled for choice between sophisticated Arcachon oysters and delicious Pauillac lamb. In addition, the Michelin-starred Le Chapon Fin offers truly French cuisine with the world's finest wines since 1825.
Outwardly restrained during the day, Bordeaux turns into the opposite at night. It is a place to take unforgettable night adventure drinking cheap alcohol in the student community round Place de la Victoire or enjoying opera at the Grand Théâtre.
Regardless of the way you spend time in Bordeaux, Booked.net will make sure your stay be filled only with pleasant memories.
