Bordeaux

France

Things to do in Bordeaux:

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Bordeaux Restaurants

Cheap (35)

Caf� Gourmand

Always a favourite for its American diner-style food, this friendly joint is in a good shopping area and does a mean burger and 'shake. read more
Affordable (33)

La Terrasse Saint Pierre

Among the weekend markets and throngs of hagglers, La Terrasse provides a perfect escape. Enjoy classic bistro food from the excellent lunchtime menus. read more
Good quality (30)

Le Bouchon Bordelais

A popular restaurant offering plenty of regional dishes such as steak in red wine and shallots. Wash your meal down with a good bottle of local wine. read more

Bordeaux Nightlife

Chilled (32)

CIVB Wine Bar

Belonging to the prestigious Bordeaux Wine Body, this upmarket wine bar offers a wide range of wines served by the glass, plus tasting plates of cheeses and hams. read more
Live Music (33)

The Connemara

A fun and lively Irish pub that holds live music nights at weekends. Expect anything from traditional Irish singers to local rock'n'roll bands. read more
Clubbing (44)

The Blueberry

For a sophisticated take on late-night drinking, try this bar that runs the gamut of jazz, blues and flamenco. Often the music is live, but even if it isn't, a great atmosphere is guaranteed. read more

This Month in Bordeaux (March):

By Jane Anson

Shopping: The March� des Capucins, held on the square of the same name, is the city's best food market. If you get there early (stalls open at 5.30am!) you're likely to be fighting local chefs for the best produce around.

Sightseeing: Throughout March both the Cranberries (7th) and Jean Michel Jarre (17th) are playing at the Meriadeck Patinoire. Or if Holiday on Ice is more your thing, this show hits town on 12-14 March (95 Cours Mar�chal Juin, tel: 05 5781 4370).

Key areas: If you're lucky with the weather, head to the green spaces at the end of the quays, and the Parc des Sports de St Michel. There are five separate areas there, with rollerblading, basketball, volleyball, football, gym workouts, and a children's playground.

Day trips: a 50-minute drive east of Bordeaux is the pretty town of Castillon la Bataille, where the English lost the last battle of the Hundred Years War. Today it is an attractive market town on the banks of the Dordogne river, with plenty of good restaurants and a beautiful church.

Bordeaux News & Gossip

Travel News: Max Bordeaux Wine Gallery

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If you don't know the difference between Chateau Margaux and Domaine de Chevalier Rouge, or you'd simply like to sample Bordeaux's best wines before buying, pop into this brand new wine gallery in the city centre, which is open seven days a week. Entrance is free and even the most expensive wines are available by the glass thanks to technologically advanced Enomatic serving machines and a pay-as-you-go credit card system. The staff have an encyclopedic knowledge of all the wines on offer, and match enthusiasm with friendliness, so complete novices won't be intimidated. Once you've found your favourite wine, you can buy a bottle (or even a crate) onsite and if you book dinner at the Caf� de l'Opera nearby you'll be allowed to drink it without paying corkage if you produce proof of purchase. www.maxbordeaux.com

Bordeaux Trivia

March: Bordeaux was owned lock, stock and wine barrel by the English from 1152 until 1453.
February: A UNESCO World Heritage City, Bordeaux has more protected buildings than any other French city outside of the capital.
January: Bordeaux wine has been produced in the region since the 8th century.