Innovative displays, high tech marvels, a most fabulous wine tasting area with panoramic views over the city. A superb wine store and gift shop are also terrific.
There are several markets in Bordeaux including Le Marché des Grands Hommes in the posh Triangle d’Or district and the Marche des Quais on a Sunday morning, not far from the Cite du Vin. And if flea markets are your thing, the weekly Puces de St Michel will thrill with its vintage, antiques, books and more (Sunday morning).
When your legs are weary from walking the streets of this wonderful city, just hop on a boat and take a tour to admire Bordeaux from it’s river, said to be one of the cleanest in Europe.
All this walking is bound to make you hungry…
Treats and eats in Bordeaux
Is Bordeaux the new gastronomic capital of France I found myself wondering. With more than 3000 restaurants it’s not easy to decide which is the best but when the same names crop up from local recommen-dations time and time again you have to figure they’re worth checking out.
Wine and Dine: Restaurant le Chapon Fin had 3 Michelin Stars but they changed chefs so the stars went and now they’re working to get them back. As a result the menu is cheaper than before but the food, say the locals, is just as good. For a touch of real Belle Époque style, this restaurant which opened in 1825 is unbeatable. To know that Sarah Bernhardt, Toulouse Lautrec and the rich and famous who visited Bordeaux always chose this place and sat here enjoying the splendid architecture and sculptures makes the food taste even better! (5 Montesquieu Street)