An escape to the French seaside probably evokes visions of the glitzy French Riviera. But we much prefer the low-key charm of the oyster villages of Cap Ferret on France’s Atlantic Coast to the rowdy crowds and beach bars of the Med. The peninsula of Lège-Cap-Ferret has been our favorite discovery since moving to France a decade ago. Picture tiny…
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Domaine du Ferret: A Luxe Escape in Lège-Cap-Ferret
OST Restaurant Bordeaux: A Bistronomique Experience in Quartier Saint-Pierre
Discover a unique gastronomic experience at OST Restaurant Bordeaux, where the menu offers contemporary French recipes with Asian flair. Truly a must-try restaurant in Bordeaux for the generous family-style sharing dishes, OST Restaurant will only leave you longing to return for their exceptional cuisine. OST Restaurant OST Restaurant was opened steps away from the Place du Palais and Porte Cailhau…
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How to Celebrate La Chandeleur in Bordeaux (aka Crêpe Day)
If there’s one thing the French have – without a doubt – figured out, it’s the celebration of food and drink. In November there’s Beaujolais Nouveau Day on the third Thursday, which is a day entirely dedicated to drinking red wine. Every January 6 there’s gathering with family and friends to eat a galette des rois with its hidden fève…
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Visit Bordeaux’s Vintage McDonald’s
Bah dah bah bah bah, I’m lovin’ it! Did you know that there is a vintage McDonald’s in Bordeaux? The McDonald’s V-O, meaning version original but also Villenave-d’Ornon for the Bordeaux suburb it is located in, is modeled on what is considered the Original McDonald’s opened by Ray Kroc in Des Plaines, Illinois in April 1955. Arriving at the Bordeaux…
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Everything You Need to Know About the Paris to Bordeaux Train
With regular trains from Paris to Bordeaux, you can be easily be sipping Grand Cru Classé in the blink of an eye. Paris to Bordeaux travel is a cinch thanks to the high speed trains in France finally linking the two cities as of 2017. The TGV Paris Bordeaux route reduced the formerly 3.5 hour journey to a fast 2…
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