Bordeaux Gastronomy is far more than a collection of regional dishes — it is the living expression of a city shaped by wine, rivers, trade, craftsmanship and centuries of ... Read more!
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Discover the Best Things to Do in Bordeaux
Guest post written by Aniket (Sommelier) from Free Walking Tours Bordeaux If you have clicked on the post and you are reading this, it means you are planning ... Read more!
What Is The Best Time to Visit Bordeaux?
Visit Bordeaux, and you’ll quickly understand why this city captivates travellers from all over the world. Set along the Garonne River in Southwest France, Bordeaux is a stunning ... Read more!
Set sail for unforgettable holidays in the Dordogne
Summer is upon us, and it’s made me think a lot recently of my childhood holidays in the Dordogne and other areas of France. I have thousands of ... Read more!
Thierry Dulau, a talented photographer from Aquitaine to discover!
Today we are featuring a young artist who lives in Aquitaine. A graphic designer and photographer, Thierry Dulau made himself available for this interview. French Moments: Bonjour Thierry. ... Read more!
Périgord Noir: A French Region That Will Capture Your Heart!
Lovers of old stone, medieval castles, deep forests and food amateurs, this part of the Dordogne département known as the Périgord Noir (Black Périgord) is waiting for your ... Read more!
Discover the village of Saint-Cyprien in Périgord
Saint-Cyprien enjoys an enviable position established on a hillside on the right bank of the Dordogne Valley. The narrow streets wind uphill towards the abbey church which dominates ... Read more!
Discover the beautiful village of Limeuil in Périgord
Limeuil is located at the confluence of the Dordogne and the Vézère Rivers in the province of Périgord. Limeuil is a perfect ‘picture postcard’ village: cobbled streets wind ... Read more!
Monpazier, Dordogne
Monpazier is located in the Dordogne département in Aquitaine in southwest France. The village is listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages. The bastide of Monpazier: A ... Read more!
Aquitaine
Aquitaine is located in south-western France and is famous for its wild ocean coast (the “Côte d’Argent”), its pine forest of the Landes (the largest in Europe), but ... Read more!
Sarlat-la-Canéda, Aquitaine
Sarlat-la-Canéda (pop. 10,000) is only the third largest town of the rural Périgord region, though it is nonetheless a major tourist attraction, welcoming more than 1.5 million visitors ... Read more!
Discover Bordeaux, capital of Nouvelle Aquitaine
The name of Bordeaux is famous worldwide for the reputation of its wine. For 2000 years, wine has been part of the city’s history, which has become one ... Read more!
Discover the Gothic Bordeaux Cathedral
Bordeaux Cathedral stands in the heart of Aquitaine like a stone chronicle of the city’s past—an imposing Gothic landmark whose soaring silhouette has shaped Bordeaux for centuries. The ... Read more!
Bordeaux Wines: A Complete Guide to a Legendary Wine Region
Bordeaux Wines are produced in the vast vineyard region surrounding the city of Bordeaux, a landscape shaped by centuries of cultivation, trade and tradition. Few wine regions in ... Read more!
Bordeaux History: The Epic Story Behind France’s Great Port City
Bordeaux History begins far earlier than the elegant 18th-century façades that define the city today. While much of the UNESCO-listed centre dates from the Age of Enlightenment, the ... Read more!
Bordeaux Old Town: Explore 15 Essential Landmarks
Bordeaux Old Town is spread out on a curve along the western side of the River Garonne. This part of town has been listed as World Heritage by UNESCO since ... Read more!
Sarlat History
Sarlat is a medieval town which developed around a prosperous Benedictine abbey whose origins are unknown. It seems that it existed already in the 9th century and was ... Read more!
Sarlat Old Town
Sarlat Old Town is divided in two by the Rue de la République, known as “la Traverse”. The district to the West of the street is known to be ... Read more!
Place de la Bourse: The Iconic Square That Defines Bordeaux
Place de la Bourse is one of the most iconic landmarks of Bordeaux and a centrepiece of the Port of the Moon, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage ... Read more!
Eyrignac Gardens
The Eyrignac Gardens (Jardins du Manoir d’Eyrignac) are located in the commune of Salignac-Eyvigues in Périgord Noir (département of Dordogne), 13 km north-east from Sarlat-la-Canéda. Open to the ... Read more!
