While the Cordouan lighthouse was built for the primary purpose of keeping guard over the mouth of the Gironde estuary, it has far exceeded this utilitarian function. Its architecture proves irresistible to visitors to this unique…

It's been a century since Maison Darricau first captured the attention of Bordeaux's food lovers, regardless of age. Originally a patisserie and tea house, in 1994 Maison Darricau decided to focus on chocolate. Master chocolatier…

Although it closed in 1895, the Jules Vieillard factory maintains a special relationship with the people of Bordeaux. Old Bordeaux families are fond of the widely-varied faience produced by this company, which employed several hun…