There’s a reason les Bordelais (locals) have always thought their city rivaled Paris and other European capitals. See if you agree after discovering some of the most elegant parts of the city.
ERRATUM: At the end of the video, while standing outside la Galerie Bordelaise (covered passage) I mention “granite” instead of “limestone.” (Clearly, I thought I was still in southern Brittany!) 😉
Mentioned in this video: “Les Mascarons,” faces sculpted on the buildings’ façades, a popular trend in the 18th century. Bordeaux counts more than 3000 and many articles are dedicated to them online. Here’s one (in French:)
See my other Bordeaux videos on this channel to see more of this beautiful city.
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