What is Bordeaux known for?

Forget Paris, Lyon and Marseille – Bordeaux is the French city with everything (and, as of today, it's even easier to get to). .... of St Emilion; Médoc, home to a clutch of famous Bordeaux wine châteaux (Latour, Margaux, Mouton-Rothschild); and Arcachon, an endearing seaside spot known for its oysters. read more

Bordeaux is the most famous and highly coveted wine blend in the world. Like many wines with a long history, there’s a lot to learn, so we’re here to just cover the basics. While there are both red and white Bordeauxs, the name Bordeaux is primarily associated with the red wine blend. read more

Bordeaux is known for being home to some of the wine world's most long lived and highly prized (and priced) bottles of wine, mostly red but also Sauternes (sweet golden nectar). The Bordeaux wine growing region is made of 2 major areas known as The Left Bank and The Right Bank, which lie on either side of the river Garonne. read more

The Bordeaux region is famous for its beauty Bordeaux lovers like to say that parts of Paris were modelled after Bordeaux, long known for its well-worn charm and pretty buildings. An affectionate nickname for the city is Petit Paris (meaning Little Paris). read more