I'm in the beautiful city of Bordeaux France but Bordeaux is known for much more than its wine
I'm here to explore the city in search of some historical sites some amazing places to eat and
of course I'm going to visit a winery in the area. Join me as I visit the city of Bordeaux.
Bordeaux is located in France's Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The city is famous for its wine and is
the sixth most populated city in France. Bordeaux Cathedral was my first stop when
I visited the city. The official name is the Primatial Cathedral of Saint Andrew.
The first mention of the cathedral in historical documents date to the year 814.
In the year 1137 Eleanor of Aquitaine married the future Louis vii of France.
The cathedral is well worth a visit; including the Pey Berland Tower which is open to the public.
Another historic spot to see in Bordeaux is the Grosse Cloche or big bell, named for the big bell
housed in the Belfry. The structure was part of the medieval gate of the Port of Saint Eloi.
Another place that I recommend you come to visit in Bordeaux is Wine City or the Wine
Museum that's right behind me. Here you can learn about the winemaking history of this
region they will also inform you about other wine regions throughout the world
but this is a fantastic place to come learn about winemaking.
The Girondins Monument is located in the Place des Quinconces.
The early 20th-century monument is dedicated to the Girondins which was a group of politicians
in the legislative assembly of France before the revolution.
In 1793 the Girondins were executed by revolutionaries for opposing the movement.
The Place de la Bourse is one of Bordeaux's most visited locations.
The square was built in 1730, however, the original statue of King Louis xv of France
which was in the center of the square was destroyed during the French Revolution. Currently,
the Three Grace's Statue and Fountain sits in the center of the square
Next to the plaza is the Miroir d'eau or the water mirror which runs along the
Garonne River. The pool of water was built in 2006 and is a popular site for visitors.
A delicious pastry i recommend you try when you're in Bordeaux is Canele. The
pastry is flavored with a mixture of rum and vanilla with a soft and tender custard center
covered with a dark caramelized crust. A lunch recommendation is Vins Urbains. They have a
great wine selection and small plates to satisfy your hunger.
I just arrived at Chateau Pape Clement. This is a famous winery here in Bordeaux. It's the oldest
producing winery in the region so i'm very excited to be here we're about to start a wine tasting
so about to show you around uh there should be three wines we're gonna taste at the end of the
uh the presentation we're gonna go to see where the wines are harvested and then go into the
harvesting room learn about how they do their business here at the winery so again i'm excited
so let's go inside this winery and see what it has to offer for you when you come to visit.
Chateau Pape Clement is the oldest wine estate in Bordeaux. The winery and vineyards
are located just outside the city in the commune of Pessac.
Our guide was informative and provided a history of the winery which dates back to the year 1300.
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