Kyriad Bordeaux St Jean, Bordeaux

Advantages: Great Wine and scenery
Disadvantages: Vineyards are empty during winter

...Bordeaux is in the south west of France where it is famous for its vine yards where beautiful wine is produced. It has many vineyards, of which the most popular and famous are the Medoc and St Emilion vineyards. I went to the Tourist Information centre and was recommended the tour to St Emilion (60km from Bordeaux centre). It's a pity that I went in January when the grapes are not in sight. However, I was told how red wine is produced, but not really being shown how. Bordeaux is a city with several towns and full of vibrant young people. It also has a sand dune (Dune de Pyla) in Acachon town, which is the highest in Europe, standing at 99m high. It was amazing high with both sea and forest area in sight. Well, if you enjoy scenery and wine, Bordeaux is definitely worth a visit.... Read review

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Advantages: capital of wine, high gastronomy, historic monuments, many tours and trips, disabled friendly
Disadvantages: too many things to do, tours prices can be steep

...Here is another French town I had the chance to visit thanks to sport championships. I travelled mostly all over France and despite the sport event we had the possibility to discover the places we were competing in. Bordeaux has about 214 633 inhabitants and is one major French city. It is in the south Middle West and is part of the Aquitaine region. Wine lovers will be delighted to walk into the largest vineyard in the world. The wealth of the Bordeaux wine is huge and you are spoiled for choice. You can easily walk in a wine merchant who will be happy to give advice. You also will have the privilege to have a taste…Just few famous wine names: Chateau Medoc, St Emilion, Sauternes, Graves, Cotes de Bourg, Cotes de Blaye, Entre Deux Mers…they all have a controlled label and you can visit the luxurious cellars. It has... Read review

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Advantages: culture and wine
Disadvantages: some places are dirty

...At the gates of the greatest vintages of the world, at some miles of the Atlantic Ocean, Bordeaux put a point of honor to develop its exceptional architectural and cultural heritage. Such point that it was indicated " Town of Art " by the ministry for the Culture in 1978. This reward, perfectly justified, makes it possible to guess the extent of the monuments, museums, rooms of art or places which make the pride of the capital of Aquitaine. During my many voyages, I was brought to discover in-depth this city, and eager to share my knowledge with the ciao users, I propose one to you strolls " virtual " of Bordeaux. In a slapping of finger, I send to you on the great place of the Quincunxes which dominates the quays of Bordeaux. Such your guide, I open the gates of Bordeaux to you (I yes hope for that I did not forget the keys... see... Read review

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