Overview
Welcome to the red wine capital of the world. Bordeaux is truly a wine lover's Mecca, boasting over fifty appellations and nearly 10,000 chateaux. Discover first-hand the sophistication and exquisite appeal of the world's finest wines: Lafite, Mouton, Latour, Pomerol, Graves, and others. Well over 2000 years old, Bordeaux is recognized as a vital cultural hub, if at times appearing exclusive or aloof. The port town mesmerizes tourists with its quaint, narrow streets and unique architecture of City Centre and the Old Quarter. Must-see attractions include the Grand Theatre, the Place de la Bourse and the stunning Eglise Notre Dame. Bordeaux also boasts nine public museums, notably the Museum of Fine Art, the Natural History Museum and Aquataine Museum. The rugged beauty of the city's Atlantic coast offers beachgoers a number of recreational opportunities.