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Attractions in Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a very calm and quiet city that is situated in France. This city is located on the banks of River Garonne and is known all over the world for its expensive and exotic wines.

Bordeaux is the largest city of France in terms of area coverage and most probably the largest city in entire Europe. The city has some of the best wineries and breweries in the world which are located all along the outskirts of the city.

The main station of Bordeaux is Gare Saint Jean station that is situated in the heart of the city. There are a number of regular northbound trains that connect Paris and Poitiers and south bound trains that connect Marseille, Toulouse and Montpellier. There are a limited number of eastbound trains that connect the smaller towns and cities like Perigueux and Clermont Ferrand.

You can also reach Bordeaux by buses and taxis that operate from different parts of France. The city of Bordeaux is well connected to Paris by the Motorway A10 and the rest of France by A63. There is a ring road all around the city so that you can reach any part of the city easily. Taxi rental services are available at the Bordeaux airport or you can book it well in advance online.

Attractions in Bordeaux

Vineyards and Breweries: Being the second largest wine brewing region in the world, the wine sampling and tasting can be a pleasure and this region manufactures more than 800 million bottles annually. Some of the best wines of this area are served at many high profile ceremonies and functions. There are a number of guided tours that are arranged by all the travel agents. You can also visit the houses of some of the famous wine collectors of the region. You can also visit the daily wine tours that start from the main city center of Bordeaux to the major vineyards that are situated on the outskirts of the city. An annual wine summer festival is also organized during the months of May and June which makes it the best time to visit Bordeaux.…