Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – Photo of the Day – Bordeaux, France

Where in the World Are We?

We are in Bordeaux, France.

BORDEAUX, FRANCE
Bordeaux’s history
Bordeaux’s history begins in antiquity, as Burdigala, when it served as a trading post for the Celts. The Romans arrived in the first century AD and constructed a tiny port that made it easier to ship commodities and -already- wine to other parts of Europe.

Bordeaux developed as a significant commercial hub during the Middle Ages. It was a hub for cross-border trade with England, Spain, and other European nations. The wine trade and the expansion of the port helped the city grow. In the 12th and 13th centuries, the wine trade in Europe became more significant, and by the 14th century, Bordeaux had emerged as the continent’s principal hub.

Bordeaux maintained its prosperity throughout the 17th and 18th centuries due to its advantageous location, the expansion of its port, and the expansion of its wine industry. Moreover, the city became a hub for exchanging ideas and culture, drawing philosophers, authors, and creatives.

Bordeaux witnessed tremendous changes in the 19th century due to the Industrial Revolution. The city’s economy expanded and developed into a hub for business, trade, and industry. The town continued expanding in the 20th century and became a significant hub for aviation and the aeronautical sectors.
SIGHTS
• Place de la Bourse
• Cathédrale Saint-André de Bordeaux
• National Opera of Bordeaux Grosse Cloche
• Monument aux Girondins
• La Cité du Vin
• Porte Cailhau
• Musée d’Aquitaine
• Basilique Saint-Michel
• Pey Berland Tower
• Bordeaux Museum of Fine Arts

SHOPPING AND CUISINE
The shops in the pedestrian streets of downtown Bordeaux have the longest pedestrianized shopping street in Europe, rue Sainte Catherine! It is a good address in Bordeaux, with all the major brands, luxury and designer boutiques with vintage or modern decoration, and independent cultural spaces. It is a temple of fashion, design, and gastronomy! North of the street, do not miss its typical mall 19th century. Rue Porte Dijeaux is another commercial institution in Bordeaux, and Place Fernand Lafargue has a more bohemian atmosphere.

Today’s Excursion – Own our own in Bordeaux

We enjoyed seeing many highlights of Bordeaux.

Dinner was in the Atlantide Restaurant