Bordeaux, France

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Bordeaux

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Bordeaux is France's wine capital, its 18th-century riverfront - a UNESCO World Heritage site - fronted by the Miroir d'Eau reflecting pool at Place de la Bourse. The Garonne river runs through the city, and the surrounding region holds some of the world's best-known wine appellations, including Medoc and Saint-Emilion.

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Bordeaux is France's wine capital, its 18th-century riverfront - a UNESCO World Heritage site - fronted by the Miroir d'Eau reflecting pool at Place de la Bourse. The Garonne river runs through the city, and the surrounding region holds some of the world's best-known wine appellations, including Medoc and Saint-Emilion.

Country: FranceLanguage: FrenchCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: CET (UTC+1)

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Bordeaux is France's wine capital, its 18th-century riverfront - a UNESCO World Heritage site - fronted by the Miroir d'Eau reflecting pool at Place de la Bourse. The Garonne river runs through the city, and the surrounding region holds some of the world's best-known wine appellations, including Medoc and Saint-Emilion.

Best forWine tasting and vineyard day trips; 18th-century riverfront architecture; Miroir d'Eau photography

When to goApril-June and September-October for wine-country weather and grape harvest season

Getting aroundWalkable centre; tram network; TGV station (Saint-Jean) under two hours from Paris

Where to stayNear Place de la Bourse and the Garonne riverfront for walkability to the main sights

Maybe skip ifYou want budget travel - Bordeaux's wine-region reputation keeps prices comparatively high

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