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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How to Celebrate La Chandeleur in Bordeaux (aka Crêpe Day)
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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Day Trip from Bordeaux: Château de Vayres
An impressive fortress sits majestically along the banks of the Dordogne River just 30 minutes from Bordeaux. It’s Château de Vayres and it’s one of the most striking fortresses of the Gironde. With Château de Vayres’ nearly 1000 years of history and beautiful gardens, the castle is well worth the easy day trip from Bordeaux by train. The History of…
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The Perfect Summer Day in Libourne
Far less known to tourists than Bordeaux or even Saint-Émilion, Libourne is a charming slice of the South West of France that makes for an easy day trip from Bordeaux by train. Escape the crowds of tourists that pile in to Bordeaux and head for a distinctly French experience in this fortified harbor town situated on the confluence of the…
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Discover Bordeaux’s Right Bank with the Passeport Rive Droite
This summer explore the Libournais, the renowned Right Bank of Bordeaux, with its old-world vineyards dating back to Roman times and the enchanting UNESCO world heritage site of Saint-Émilion. The new Passeport Rive Droite helps visitors discover some of the incredible locations representing the terroir of the Right Bank of Bordeaux. Six places located on the Right Bank of Bordeaux…
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