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We went to Bordeaux for the european match with Liverpool. Bordeaux is famous for wine, and a lot of it's excursions were wine-based - so if you don't like wine you might find yourself short of something to do. Like every other place in France that I have been to, Bordeaux is expensive...more We went to Bordeaux for the european match with Liverpool. Bordeaux is famous for wine, and a lot of it's excursions were wine-based - so if you don't like wine you might find yourself short of something to do. Like every other place in France that I have been to, Bordeaux is expensive for eating and drinking out, a pint of beer typically costing €6. Arcitecture is nice rather than spectacular, and the locals seem to treat tourists with less contempt than in other areas of France. Weather was ok, good enough for the middle of October. A nice city to see once.close

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by eamonn9363 – posted on Oct 16, 2006

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Amazing, laid back city not to fast paced and Lacanau beach is only a 1 hour bus ride away, great if you like to surf. The City is quite easy to get around on foot, althought there is 3 trams that run very regularly, they look more like trains than trams. The architechture on the building and...more Amazing, laid back city not to fast paced and Lacanau beach is only a 1 hour bus ride away, great if you like to surf. The City is quite easy to get around on foot, althought there is 3 trams that run very regularly, they look more like trains than trams. The architechture on the building and churches gives you an idea that Bordeaux has alot of history. Such building such as the Grande Theatre, St Andrews Cathedral & Notre Dame. It is said that Bordeaux wine is the best in the world, I went to 2 vineyards one just in the city itself, but if you want to see a real Vineyard with all the grape plantations than you'll have to go further out of Bordeaux, with wine, I'm not an expert but the stuff I sampled wasn't half bad. As far as the food is concerned you can eat quite cheaply and theres lots of little shops/cafes that are open quite late but I suggest that you pop in to a place called Les Provinces, just pop in and ask to see the Manageress Karina and tell her the New Zealander Stuart sent you, she'll give u some good advice on whats good to eat. If you ask me all the dishes that came out, looked amazing, mine was exquist & the price was a bit more but worth the money. Overall If you miss Bordeaux than you'll miss a very special part of France.close

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by SajaNz – posted on Aug 29, 2006

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I think it is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen. I would love to return and spend more time there. My main problem I felt was that my French is extremely poor and although I managed fine in every other aspect, I had a lot of dificulty getting around. The local people tried to...more I think it is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen. I would love to return and spend more time there. My main problem I felt was that my French is extremely poor and although I managed fine in every other aspect, I had a lot of dificulty getting around. The local people tried to help me, but I seemed to spend much time waiting at bus stops!close

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by zaza55 – posted on Jul 9, 2006

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We were there for the wine festival at the end of June, so we didn´t really do much other than taste wine, which there was an abundance of. There are daily trips to various wineries in the region and wine tasting lessions for those interested. The old area is nice and the food is tasty. It´s...more We were there for the wine festival at the end of June, so we didn´t really do much other than taste wine, which there was an abundance of. There are daily trips to various wineries in the region and wine tasting lessions for those interested. The old area is nice and the food is tasty. It´s really place for wine lovers, so if that´s not your thing, this might not be a place of you.close

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by omych – posted on Jun 28, 2006

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Bordeaux was awesome. Nice old town, beautiful buildings. Check out St. Andre Cathedral; so impressive. Very pedestrian friendly and bike friendly. Tramways were an excellent way to get around--frequent, calm, and with AC. Great restaurants along St. Rémy and pubs on ave du Parlement des graves....more Bordeaux was awesome. Nice old town, beautiful buildings. Check out St. Andre Cathedral; so impressive. Very pedestrian friendly and bike friendly. Tramways were an excellent way to get around--frequent, calm, and with AC. Great restaurants along St. Rémy and pubs on ave du Parlement des graves. Lots of shopping. Not too expensive as a whole. Very hip atmosphere; great for bikers too. The weather is pretty hot though.close

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by lewis9408 – posted on Jun 14, 2006

2

went to bordeaux for two days, expecting a nice costal city with a decent amount of culture, after all it does have 700,000 residents... found a moderately boring city with a handful of decent bars and restaurants; nothing notable. pretty architecture and nice pedestrian walkways, but not...more went to bordeaux for two days, expecting a nice costal city with a decent amount of culture, after all it does have 700,000 residents... found a moderately boring city with a handful of decent bars and restaurants; nothing notable. pretty architecture and nice pedestrian walkways, but not enough to make up for a major "sleepy" vibe.close

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by daniw3302 – posted on Jun 9, 2006

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