Under the slogan, “the fleur-de-lis alone rules over the moon, the waves, the castle and the lion”, the city of Bordeaux is a tourist reference in Europe and around the world. In addition to combining their localities between historic and modern monuments, the viticultural activity of Bordeaux makes it a magnet for thousands of tourists throughout the year.
Located in the southwestern port of France, Bordeaux is recognized as one of the most important cities in the country; this city is on the same level of what Paris, Marseille and Toulouse offer. However, this recognition was recently established, so Bordeaux, besides being called the “Pearl of Aquitaine” is also known as “Sleeping Beauty”.
Since June 2007, Bordeaux holds its Port of the Moon as a World Heritage Site declared by Unesco, it represents an exceptional urban complex, which keeps its historical features that contrast with the characteristic modernity of a European city.
The crown of this touristic jewel is undoubtedly its viticultural activity. Bordeaux is a reference in the vineyards dating from the eighteenth century; red and white wines in its nearly 50 square kilometers are considered the best in the world. Bordeaux gathers more than 14,000 wine producers, 117,514 vineyards, 400 retailers, which generates an annual income of more than 14 million euros.
As you may guess, Bordeaux was founded as a Wine Academy in 1948, constituting its teams of prestigious personalities related to the winegrower world, in addition to scientists, artists, writers, and other French scholars, who manage to extol their crown jewels as it is the only wine producer.
A walk through the wine region can be done at either of its two sub regions. In the first, consisting of Saint Emilion, Pomerol and Médoc, the most expensive and world famous red wines will be found, and they are: The Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour and Chateau Mouton Rothschild. In the second area, known as Sauternes, you can enjoy white, sweet wines that stand out for their exalted true sweetness; the most precious is the Château d’Yquem.
After the walk through the cusps of wine, Bordeaux also offers other interesting sites to enjoy. First, there is the Palace Royale built during the time of Louis XV; this place has uniform docks framed in a horseshoe shape noted for its architectural style. In the northern area you find the palace of the Bourse and in the southern area you find the old Hotel des Fermes.
Culture, taste, life, and lots of wine, Bordeaux is a historical reference of world tourism, but also of the best urban advantage given by the natural benefit of grapes. They form professionals, they ennoble what is theirs, and they respect the honor of each of the centers that saw it grow as a French city. Definitely a walk in Bordeaux will be a delight for the palate.
ALFA