For many people, especially outside France, Bordeaux is synonymous with wine. But this city whose name is inscribed on thousands of bottles does not actually have any large vineyards within its boundaries. I have a few places wher…

The Utopia cinema in Bordeaux boasts a stunning location, having taken up residence in an old neglected church right in the city centre. This unusual setting heightens the charm of this experimental arthouse cinema.Over the years…

More fish bar than chic seafood restaurant, Le Petit Commerce is a no frills restaurant with its own shellfish bar, serving some of the best seafood in Bordeaux. At the heart of the Arcachon, a French region famed for its oysters…