The Sights Of Bordeaux

When coming up on the first sights of Bordeaux after a long journey, you go through the hills of the Bastide. There you are overwhelmed by the view. The multicolored plain unfolds below you, with the river flowing beyond that. Even further away is the city of Bordeaux itself, with the spires and towers pressed against the skyline. On the edge of the city is a port, which is always full of ships from different countries, all proudly flying the flags of the country.


Crossing the river

To cross the river, you have to pass over a handsome bridge. As you cross, you can see the silhouette of the church of St. Michael on one side, and the Porte de Bourgogne arch ahead of him. If you follow the line of the river, you can also see the gate of the Palace de Panbriere. Going further, you can see the custom house and the exchange the form the eastern corner of western street of Bordeaux, the Fosses de l’Intendance.

If you follow this street, you will see many beautiful buildings, including the theater, several hotels, and the post office, not to mention plenty of places to try vintage wines, both old and new, red and white. Plenty of others are sure to be found continuously sipping wines and setting them back down on their

By: Sarah Martin

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