Sights Bordeaux, France

It is interesting to walk along the so-called "triangle" formed by the prospectus Intendans, Clemenceau Avenue and alleys Trn. This region is admired magnificent architectural ensembles of the XVIII century. And the whole city as a whole is a valuable architectural monument.

Every day is open for visiting Cathedral of St. Andrew. Although scientists and suggests that earlier in his place was another church, to ascertain the age of the cathedral is difficult, since the excavations were not conducted. The oldest part of the western facade belongs to the XI century. Only the nave of the church dates from the XII century. In 1250, numerous persons were restoration works, change the appearance of the cathedral, in particular, built the Royal Doors - a real jewel of the French Gothic style.

One of the most beautiful buildings in Europe XVIII century. is the Bolshoi architect Victor Louis. The facade is made of antique models, with Corinthian columns, the hall is decorated with gold.

Nearby is the Esplanade Kenkons, which occupies nearly 12 hectares, making it the largest area of its kind in Europe. On a smaller, but more beautiful area - Bursa, the fountain Three Graces, and the area itself is bordered by embankments of the Garonne. Across the river a bridge Petra, built during the Spanish campaigns of Napoleon. Especially stunning views from the bridge open at night when all lit up by searchlights.

Among the important churches of Bordeaux is worth noting the Gothic church of Saint-Michel and the cathedral of Saint-Andre. Around the latter are museums, the most notable of which is the Museum of Fine Arts, brought together a fine collection of works by Reynolds, Titian, Rubens, Matisse and Marquet. Old Town is compact enough to Bordeaux, and best of all its research on foot, but you can also order a boat tour on the River.

Church of Notre-Dame was built in 1700 and originally it was planned as a chapel in the convent of the Dominican Order. Amazing beautiful baroque façade contrasted with the simple, modest interior. It is worth paying attention to the pictures of the XVIII century., Wooden sculptures and a large body established in 1775

Gates Cayo were conceived as a triumphal arch in honor of the victory of Charles VIII at the Battle of Forné in Italy.

District Shartron named after the monastery is located here. It is in this suburb of Bordeaux in a commercial agreement and a lively trade in wine. Survived two beautiful "Dutch" houses built in the XVII century. The museum Shartron, located in a modern building of the International wine town, collected from the labels of wines from all crops, and also acts winepress and filling the XVIII century.

Architectural and museum attractions of Bordeaux are not, however, the main focus of interest for most tourists, because the region itself is famous mainly for its wines that have received recognition worldwide. Wine-making is inextricably linked with the history of Bordeaux. For nearly two millennia, the vineyards are the formative factor in the life bordoleztsev.

The city of Bordeaux is located in the center of the largest area of vineyards, occupying about 120 thousand hectares of fertile land. This area contains thousands of Chateau, dozens of private and cooperative wine cellars and fifty trading houses. Their wines are among the most prestigious in the world - Petra, Ikem, Mouton Rothschild, Cheval Blanc, O Brion.

Not surprisingly, the landscapes of the region or Bordole Bordeaux (Bordelais), as it is called the French, replete with vines. She attends the slightest piece of land in any way suitable for growing grapes - in shady ravines and pine forest clearings on the hills and plateaus around the settlements and the churches, going almost to the center of towns and villages.

Any of the land - among the castles and farmhouses, extensive land holdings and small - has a unique identity and contributes to the emergence of an equally diverse flavors of the grapes.

In his classification of all Bordeaux wine (red, white, dry, pink) are divided into 57 different brands, offering a true mosaic of taste and pleasure thanks to the diversity of soils, grape varieties and techniques of wine production.

From these places in the best restaurants in Paris and other countries received the prestigious brand Chateau Margaux, Poyyak, Saint-Esther, Pessac, Chateau-Ikem, Pomerol. In the House of Bordeaux wines you will be taught to distinguish between these and other varieties of wine, tell you about the types and classifications, will teach the basics of wine tasting.

Among the most famous wine regions of Bordeaux can be identified Bourgeois, Bley, Antra de Mer, Saint-Emilion, Medoc, Graves and Sauternes, famous for many gourmets produced their eponymous wines.