Bordeaux is the capital of Aquitaine, which is a state in France, located at the south western region.
Bordeaux is very famous for wines and are said to be amongst the best in the world. The metropolitan region has inhabitants of around 1 million. The hot spots of the region are the wet docks and there are many gardens, cafes, and museums all around the city. Apart from wine popularity, Bordeaux also has a university, which is very lively with a strength of about 60,000. The city is very tolerant and is a good place to relax. The artistic, culture and music scenes are vibrant and not to be missed.
Bordeaux-Merignac Airport is the nearest airport to the city, which mainly has domestic flights. There are also international flights that connect Bordeaux to other European destinations like Paris, Madrid and London. You can reach Bordeaux by car from north, south, and east.
The most exciting attraction of the city is the town center but if you hire a car, parking spaces are limited so it is advised that you walk to the city centre by foot if possible.
Aquitaine Bridge is an architectural marvel and is highly recommended to watch. Victory Arch is yet another architectural beauty that you should not miss. This is an example of the Roman roots of the town. Public Gardens, which is situated at the north of Gambetta square, is a nice place to relax. Girondins memorial is also a must see monument. There are great museums in the vicinity like the Musee D'Aquitaine and Musee D'Art Contemporain. Bordeaux sightseeing excursions are conducted regularly, which visit all of these attractions.
At Bordeaux, Sainte-Catherine Street is also good for sightseeing, which can be enjoyed by walking. The tower of Saint-Michel is also very famous among tourists and it is nice if you climb the 243 steps of the tower. At the top you will get a really nice view of Bordeaux.
Wine yards are very famous and touring them is a delight. The local wines are very appealing and tasting is a must!
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