Cheap flights to Bordeaux
The beautiful city of Bordeaux offers up a whole host of holiday goodies; the world’s best wine, a romantic city centre, culture by the bucket-load and even family-friendly beach resorts just a short train journey away. If you thought Paris was the only French city worthy of a romantic break, then think again.
Bordeaux, that city famous for its wine is vying for the title of France’s most amorous town. The reason? Well, it could have something to do with its newly revamped Neo-classical centre, its moonlit riverside walks, or its beautifully landscaped parks. One thing’s for sure, it won’t be long before you’re falling in love with Bordeaux and all its charms.
Recent renovations have seen the place transformed into a city full of warehouse-converted bars and restaurants, and pedestrianised squares brimming with cafes and buzzing with life
Shopping
January 2013
RKR is a designer, home decoration shop housed in a former warehouse that takes its inspiration from Scandinavia in the 1950s. It's a great place to pick up unique gifts (73 rue Notre Dame, tel: 05 5679 3573).
Sightseeing
April 2013
The Weekend des Grands Crus (18-19 May) offers visitors the opportunity to taste the acclaimed 2010 vintage of over 100 Bordeaux châteaux, many of which are presented by the winemakers themselves. There is also the possibility to attend châteaux dinners and vineyard tours. ugcb.net
Key Areas
April 2013
Head for Les Epicuriales de Bordeaux (13-30 June), when restaurants and bars spill out into the Allées de Tourny to offer al fresco eating and drinking. Attend one of the free cookery/cocktail-making classes or enjoy a meal on one of the restaurant terraces under the lime trees.