Bordeaux is the capital of the department of the Gironde and the entire Aquitaine region, the "little Paris", "Sleeping Beauty" and the "port of the moon" at the same time, according to the romantic epithets of the French . Located on the gentle banks of the Garonne River, the city of France with a population of almost a million people . Bordeaux is famous for its long and rich history with English slant, and as a result - a variety of attractions, beautiful botanical gardens, a cozy atmosphere of universal equality and of course " ponent "- the famous Bordeaux wines, recognized as one of the best in the world .
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How to get to Bordeaux
The international airport of Bordeaux-Mérignac is located 10 km from the city center and serves mostly domestic flights. From Russia to Bordeaux you can arrive by Air France flights with a transfer in Paris. As an option - to fly to Paris by flight of a Russian or European airline, and from there get to Bordeaux by TGV high-speed train (the journey time is about 3 hours). The Bordeaux train station is 3 km from the city center The train to Bordeaux can also be reached from other cities in France: Toulouse, Marseille, Montpellier, Nice, Bayonne, Nantes and La Rochelle.
From Bordeaux airport to the city center can be reached in several ways:
- by bus Jet'Bus, departing from the exits from hall B of Bordeaux airport every 45 minutes every day from 7:45 to 22:45. The terminal station is Gare St. Jean railway station with intermediate stops at the tourist office, on Gambetta square and at Barrière Judaique. The journey time is about 45 minutes, the fare is 7 EUR
- by public bus number 1, which runs between the airport and the city center with stops in Mérignac Soleil, Mérignac Center, Barrière Judaïque and Gambetta Square. The fare is 1, 40 EUR, departure every 10-20 minutes depending on the time of day. The line operates approximately from 5:30 am to 0:20.
- by taxi. The trip to the center of Bordeaux will cost about EUR 20.
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Climate
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Orientation
Bordeaux is located on both banks of the river Garonne. The historic center of the city is on the left bank of the Garonne, in the so-called Porte Moon, a crescent-shaped harbor. On the right bank in a small distance rise low hills - this is the beginning of the industrial zone of Bordeaux. 12 km south of the city, Garonne merges with the Dordogne, forming the Gironde delta, the largest in France
- Spend an evening out on the charming old harbor of Bordeaux-Porto Luna,
- ... and at his end dine in the restaurant with an indispensible glass of bordeaux
- Go up to the tower of San Michele to enjoy the beautiful view of the city
- Take a guided tour of the wineries of the region
To pay a visit to the old warrior - The ship "Colbert" moored in the harbor.
Transport in the city
B Ordo - a fairly large city, and it is possible to walk tirelessly on it only in the historical center. To take longer distances, you can take buses, trams and bicycles
The familiar bus number 1 of the state-owned TBC will take you along the coastline from Bordeaux station to the north of Le Croiseur Colbert. On the weekend between the Plaza de la Victoire and the nightclubs at Quai de la Palidate, night buses run from Route S11.
The bicycle is also an excellent means of transportation around the city, especially considering the flat geographic relief of Bordeaux and the abundance of bicycle paths: they are almost 580 km!
You can rent a bicycle at the appropriate rental offices. In addition, since February 2010 in Bordeaux the VCUB program ("bicycles in free access") operates, where for a fixed fee of 1 EUR per day or 5 EUR per week, you can rent bicycles at any of the numerous rental stations, while The additional payment for use within the first 30 minutes is not charged. After half an hour, prepare to give 2 EUR per hour, and if you want to save, just return the bike to the nearest rental station and take a new one.
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Stay alert in Bordeaux
Bordeaux is generally a quiet city, it is enough to observe elementary rules of caution here. Remember the pickpockets, who are busy in the tourist bustle of the pedestrian streets of the historical center. When entering the bus, it is recommended to remove the backpack from the back, and also to monitor the manual load. And finally, it is better not to walk alone in the nightclubs of Bordeaux and not to take a treat (for example, a drink in a bar) from strangers: a glass may well be poured on the drug. Book your favorite Bordeaux hotels at the best prices
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Bordeaux
In Bordeaux, and especially in its historical center, many monuments from different eras have been preserved.
The Port of the Moon since 2007 has been listed as a World Heritage Site under the auspices of UNESCO - . . e . the colonization of the Aquitaine lands began . The Gallo-Roman port of Burdigala laid the foundation for the developing city at the crossroads of maritime trade routes . Then there was the Bordeaux of the medieval Eleanor of Aquitaine and three hundred years of English rule, in the 18th century century - brilliant the city of Bohemia, the inspiration of Montaigne and Montesquieu, and finally the XIX century - urbanization, construction of bridges across the Garonne, classical planning of boulevards and squares .
Les Quais and the Aquitaine Bridge are the old harbor of Bordeaux and the longest bridge in France. Pont Neuf ("new bridge") - ironically the oldest bridge in Bordeaux, adjacent to it is the moored Colbert warship, now a museum and a restaurant.
Pedestrian center and quarters of Saint Pierre, Saint-Michel, Saint- Croix and Saint-Elali - the splendor of architectural monuments of all sorts of styles: from the massive structures of the early Middle Ages to the pointed gothic and Spanish arched galleries. To get the most complete picture of the architecture here, walk along Sainte-Katherine Street. There are many shops here. From the tower of San Michele there is a beautiful view of the old Bordeaux
No less rich in the sights and area of La Victoire: pay attention to the majestic ancient Roman Arc de Triomphe, also perfectly preserved
Gambetta Square - the beginning of the elite districts of Bordeaux , extending to the north.
For public idleness, the public gardens of Bordeaux (Les Jardins Publics) can not be better. Here you can sit with a picnic on the grass or take a guided tour
Among the museums in Bordeaux, you can recommend the Museum of Aquitaine for the lovers of history and the Museum of Modern Art (Musee D'Art Contemporain) for those who want to get acquainted with modern trends in the work of artists and sculptors.
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