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…

Want to go where the locals in Bordeaux go when looking for a green space? Then slam a beret on your head, grab a baguette and a bottle of wine, and head for the Les Berges de Garonne. An eco paradise planted with a lazy shady sel…

The Bacalan district of Bordeaux, which stretches out along the Garonne, is an up-and-coming area that had long been snubbed by traditional residents of Bordeaux, who viewed it as too working class. This status of a terra incognit…