Bordeaux also has a lovely public park which is a great place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere, or take a picnic basket along and look at the ducks. There is also a tranquil botanic garden. Since Bordeaux is practically synonymous with exquisite wines, don’t miss out on sampling the many delightful wineries in the area. Most are just outside city limits and the most well known ones include Chateau Petrus, Château...
read moreThe Celts are the first ones that lived for thousands of years in Bordeaux and built a small village they named Burdigala during 300 B.C. During 60 B.C, the Romans replaced Burdigala. As the Roman Empire ruled, lots of chaos and trouble was experienced for hundreds of years. Bordeaux was consecutively looted by the Vandals, Normans, Francs, Vikings and Visigoths until the 12th century.
read more Bordeaux is also known for the development in the aviation industry. Major aviation companies like EADS, Dassault, Thales, Snecma, Sogerma, etc. have their offices and factories here. The military aircrafts Rafale and Mirage 2000, as well as the private jet Dassault Falcon, are built here. Airplane and rocket parts like the Ariane 5 boosters, M51 SLBM missiles, and the A380 cockpits are also manufactured in Bordeaux...
read moreThere are so many bars and clubs in Bordeaux that are just within the city. There are two hip bars in the city that will really give you a satisfying night out. The L’Absolute Lounge is a perfect place where you can enjoy live electro jazz. For a fantastic experience of Brazil or Dominican Republic, head to the La Casa Latina. The place is best for salsa, meringue, and banchata.
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