Bordeaux is definitely famous for its wines which are considered among the best in the world. There is no lack of wineries to discover. It is also a lovely port city visit filled with history and architecture. Bordeaux itself is one of the 5 biggest cities in France it is a very lively place with large student and foreigner communities.

Bordeaux has some of the best examples of 18th-century architecture in the whole of France. To see the nicest buildings stroll along the river near the Quai de la Douane. The city also has a major fine-arts museum. Tour the area wineries sample some of their products and in October watch the grape harvest.