Château Picque Caillou is at the heart of the Pessac-Léognan, a Bordeaux appellation known for both its red and white wines. It is one of the last six urban vineyards of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. The 25 hectare vineyard sits at the gates to Bordeaux, and is a Bordeaux château easy to incorporate into any Bordeaux city visit with convenient access…
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Château Picque Caillou: One of the Last Bordeaux Urban Vineyards
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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Filoche: The Ultra Gourmet Quick Bite in Bordeaux
For one of the best quick bites while out and about on a day touring around Bordeaux, head to Filoche. Located in the Quartier Saint-Pierre just steps away from the historic Porte Cailhau, Filoche specializes in slow cooked meats and serves up plates of comfort food you’ll be reminiscing over on your perfect day out in Bordeaux. The menu is…
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Château Lafon-Rochet: One of the Oldest Wine Estates of the Médoc
Château Lafon-Rochet is a stand out jewel among the sixty Bordeaux wine estates of the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Tucked just between storied estates like Château Cos d’Estournel and Château Lafite-Rothschild, you can’t miss this 1855 Grand Cru Classé estate with its’ distinct canary yellow 18th century chartreuse style castle as you drive along the enchanting Route des Châteaux. One of the…
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Brasserie Vinatier: Classic French Brasserie in the Heart of Bordeaux
When it comes to classic French brasserie fare, the new Brasserie Vinatier, simply must be on your must dine at list when visiting Bordeaux. Brasserie Vinatier is located right in the heart of Bordeaux steps away from Place Pey-Berland at the newly renovated Saint-Christoly shopping center. The restaurant is the latest by the group La Nouvelle Garde, which has also…
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