Description Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux - a city in south-west France, the historic center of Aquitaine and the modern department of Gironde. Bordeaux - the fifth largest city in France, the world capital of fine wines, the center of the university and research life, city celebrations and gourmets. Bordeaux confidence continues to grow as a tourist center, but he does not lose its unique historical charm of a major wine center.

Bordeaux is located on the banks of the Garonne River, 32 km from the Atlantic Ocean, 600 km from Paris (3,5 hours by express train or an hour flight by plane).

Those who like restaurants, cafes and bars we recommend a stroll along the central pedestrian street of Saint Catherine. On the square Kenkons, the largest in Europe, rises majestic monument with fountains, built in honor of members of the Revolution (1894-1902). Fully restored located on the waterfront graceful tiny area of the Exchange.

In Bordeaux, there is a garden in the English style, erected in the XVIII century. And to the west of the city, in the elite suburb of Kodran, is the amusement park, covering an area of 30 hectares. Nearby - Zoo Pessac.

Old Bordeaux is concentrated around a quarter of St. Peter, which diverge from the narrow streets, where there are several old churches and imposing mansions with wrought-iron balconies, and arcades.