The beasts of Bordeaux: Gordon Ramsay is at the Hotel Intercontinental – everyone I spoke to loves Ramsay in Bordeaux and his reputation is sky high. His rival chef Philippe Etchebest, who is a star on French TV appearing in Cooking Nightmares, the French-language version of Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, can be found opposite at the Opera 'LA' Tables d’Hotes. Here there's a hosted gastronomic table for 12 people only. It’s pricey but Etchebest is held in the highest esteem in Bordeaux, and there’s a long waiting list. He also has La Brasserie which offers a very reasonably priced lunch.
Bordeaux Tourist Office:
Stop here first for a map, to book tours and find out what's on.
Where to stay: I highly recommend www.yourbordeauxhome.com - I stayed in the Chateau Giscours apartment in the city but in a quiet residential street and it was perfect.
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