Bordeaux France – One of the oldest wine growing regions of France, is accessible from Paris by a direct train, with the fastest being hours. You can tour Bordeaux and it’s region by car, tours or from the comfort of a barge or river cruise.
The Bordeaux regions is made up of Graves and Sauternes; the city of Bordeaux ; Médoc, Pauillac; Blaye and Bourg as well as the UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion. If you tour by barge or river cruise, the waterways include the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde estuary. with the flat landscape, there are lots of opportunites for cycling.
Bordeaux is known for it’s stunning architecture, stately chateaux, Gothic cathedrals and elaborate fountains. Enjoy the sites of Blay Citidel or the Pair non Pair, one of the oldest painted caves in the world; the Monolithic Underground Church built in a limestone hillside in Saint Emilion, and maybe catch a glimpse of the Rothschild Chateau.
While in Bordeaux you can enjoy regional delights alongside some great wines – Asparagus from the Blaye region, Oysters and Snails.
Europeanbarging.com can assist you finding the best way to experience Bordeaux. 888-869-7907 jan@europeanbarging.com