Bordeaux, called Burdigala in ancient Roman times, is lit by the clear stone walls which reflect the sunlight. Its privileged placement, its comfort always judged a bit too elitist, and its dynamic has attracted envy over the centuries. Beautiful, intelligent and bright, Bordeaux is entering in the 21st century and is firmly dedicaded to retrieving its youth.
Today the city has solicited the UNESCO to include specific parts of the city on the World Heritage List for their national territory.
Grand Maritime Port and city of commerce, Bordeaux has never ceased to be a city of exchange and interchange.
Today, recognized as the world capital of wine, the city provides a multiple transportation network that is intricate, so that anyone can come to Bordeaux easily, quickly and conveniently. Whether by sea, river, ground, air and why not by bicycle... and not forgetting the latest addition : the tramway.

The Grand Theater, Place de la comédie
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Bordeaux's way of life is at the same time welcoming and refined, thanks to the culture of fine wine and gastronomy.
• A little history
The contemporary city
Downtown
Old Bordeaux
Pey Berland Quarter
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