Bordeaux

UNESCO World Heritage, Bordeaux Grand Crus, Land and Sea

OVERVIEW

Bordeaux is a world capital of wine, heritage, and refined pleasures, where grand estates meet a vibrant coastal spirit.

The city’s harmonious architecture and its UNESCO-listed heart set the tone for journeys shaped by elegance and depth. Beyond the riverfront and limestone façades, the region unfolds through vineyards, ocean breezes, and centuries of savoir-faire.

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore the legendary Grands Crus de Bordeaux across both riverbanks. Saint-Émilion and Pomerol offer intimate encounters with Right Bank mastery, while Médoc’s Left Bank châteaux reveal power, structure, and timeless prestige. Each tasting immerses you in the region’s unique identity, shaped in part by the historic legacy of Alienor Aquitaine.

Wander through Bordeaux’s cultural treasures, from the Musée des Beaux-Arts to the Cité du Vin. Art, history, and innovation blend seamlessly, while the influence of Bordeaux merchants continues to define the city’s global reach and enduring vitality.

Experience the meeting of terre et mer: vineyards stretching to the horizon, Atlantic winds shaping the coast, and a way of life grounded in generosity and craftsmanship. The region’s storied past and thriving commerce enrich every encounter.

THE CUISINE

Bordeaux’s cuisine is a celebration of elegance, tradition, and exceptional local produce. Rooted in the land and shaped by the Atlantic, the region’s gastronomy showcases refined flavours such as tender entrecôte grilled over vine cuttings, fresh oysters from Arcachon Bay, and seasonal dishes enriched with duck, mushrooms, and truffles. Paired seamlessly with some of the world’s most celebrated wines, Bordeaux dining is both authentic and sophisticated — from family-run bistros to Michelin-starred tables — offering a culinary experience that is as rich, balanced, and memorable as the region itself.

THE LOCATION

Wine Capital of the World

Bordeaux is shaped by power, commerce, and cultivated refinement. It is the land of Aliénor of Aquitaine, whose rule connected this region to the great courts of Europe, and of the merchants who built its wealth through wine and maritime trade. From river to vineyard, Bordeaux reflects centuries of exchange and ambition, where economic vision and cultural prestige formed a territory defined by influence, elegance, and continuity.

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