Destinations - Western Europe - Bordeaux

Situated on the Garonne River, 70 miles inland from the Atlantic, Bordeaux’s origin can be traced back to the 3rd century when it was Aquitaine’s Roman capital called Burdigala. From 1154 to 1453, the town prospered under the rule of the English, whose fondness for the region’s red wines gave impetus to the local wine industry. At various times, Bordeaux even served as the nation’s capital: in 1870, at the beginning of World War I, and for two weeks in 1940 before the Vichy government was proclaimed. 
Its neo-classical architecture, wide avenues and well-tended public squares and parks lend the city a certain grandeur. Excellent museums, an imposing cathedral and a much-praised theater add to the city’s attractions. The principal highlights, clustered around the town center, can easily be explored on foot.
Surrounding Bordeaux are the world-renowned vineyards and wine chвteaux. Visitors from all over the globe come here to learn about the wine-making process - from growing the grapes to the harvesting, fermentation and bottling of top-quality wines. The city’s single most important economic activity is centered around the marketing and exporting of the region’s prestigious wines. Many travelers come here for the single purpose to visit the cellars of esteemed chвteaux and sample the product. The title “chвteau” can mean anything from a palatial residence to a basic winery. There are thousands of wine chвteaux scattered through the countryside, ranging from very modest family establishments to celebrated properties - all dedicated to producing the area’s renowned wines.

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