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Bordeaux / France

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Panorama of Saint-Émilion and its vineyards, seen from below the monolithic church's tower — "Panorama de Saint Emilion - Gironde" by Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Author Didier Descouens · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Bordeaux, France, for the best experience?September — the vendanges are underway in the Médoc and Saint-Émilion, the Garonne light turns golden, and the city has shaken off August's heat and its holiday closures.

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Bordeaux on a first visit?Paddle in the Miroir d'eau before the Place de la Bourse, spend half a day inside the Cité du Vin, climb the Pey-Berland tower, and take the train to Saint-Émilion —…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Bordeaux, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Breakfast on a canelé, lunch on oysters at the Marché des Capucins, dinner on entrecôte à la bordelaise in Saint-Pierre — and drink the region at the CIVB's own wine…

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