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Bordeaux is a city in France that embodies the chic elegance of the country. Located in the south west of France, Bordeaux is a city that has the benefit of being close to the beach. Its perfect for city breaks because it has a strong mix of history along with the new. The city is also very famous for wine making if you are into fine wines then this could be the ideal break for you!
Flights
There are various airlines that will fly to Bordeaux direct Easyjet, Air France and British Airways. Bordeaux is not quite as popular as the likes of Paris so there are fewer options too choose from. Therefore the prices may be higher than those to more common locations make sure you use a portal to do a search on the internet for the best possible flight prices. Nevertheless, there are flights available all over the country at airports like Manchester, Birmingham, Luton and Gatwick. It will depend on which airport you want to travel from that will affect the airline you are flying with. The local airport is Aeroport de Bordeaux. With a UK passport there will be no problems entering the country for a holiday as long as it is valid.Climate
Bordeaux weather is mild and generally very pleasant. During the summer, the weather can reach 28 centigrade and the days are bright for longer. Rain occurs during the summer and although it is hot, there is no humidity; in fact this weather is perfect for growing wine! Nights can be sticky and uncomfortable. During the winter, the weather is mild and there is rarely any snow or frost which is important as this could ruin the grapes. If you enjoy holiday destinations that are not too hot but also not cold then Bordeaux may have the ideal temperature!Things to do
Bordeaux is very famous for its wine the city has 9 thousand wine producing chateauxs and 13 thousand grape growers. They make over 700 million bottles a year. Contrary to popular believe both red and white wine is made in Bordeaux. With all this in mind, why not take a wine tour? Many wine chateaus will take visitors and you will also get to sample the goods! Additionally vineyard tours, where people get to see the very source that the wine comes from, are very popular you can book for half a day or a full day. St Emillion and Sauternes are very popular throughout the year.Bordeaux is full of museums and beautiful architecture. You can take a day tour around the older buildings that have a number of medieval structures; some of these are 1000 years old. There are coasts nearby and therefore lots of beaches to enjoy. The Dune de Pilat is a popular tourist beach that attracts many visitors.
Fell free to travel around Bordeaux to lean more about the city; there are lots of reliable and affordable taxis, as well as buses and trams.