Saint-Emilion 45 minutes east of Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion is a lovely medieval town in the middle of a vast vineyard. From the 9th century onward, the city developped as a pilgrimage site around the burial site of local saint Emilion who is said to have...
Canelé Make sure you don't quit Bordeaux without tasting the local treat, the Canelé: this small cake/pastry is usually served with coffee after desert. The perfect canelé must be very soft (chewy, moist, even) on the inside, but slightly crispy on the...
The first vines were planted South of Bordeaux 2000 years ago. Since then, the vineyard has developped and thrived and covers the countryside all around the metropolis. 80% of the production is red wine, but thanks to very rich and diverse combinations...
The city centre of Bordeaux was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2007. To this day, it is still the largest site on the list. Originally a Gaulish trading harbour founded 2700 years ago, Bordeaux is ideally situated alongside the Garonne river,...
