In and around Bordeaux, I treat myself to a number of beautiful walks that simultaneously combine pure pleasure and the utilitarian. My strolls in Temple-sur-Lot are part of this. I always return thrilled, and equipped with a smal…

Even when I travel, I always feel like I see the same big international fashion brands. It's reassuring when there's a change of season and you need a lighter blouse or a slightly warmer pullover but it's also a bit lazy. However,…

Like everyone else in Bordeaux, I was keen to try out the Cité du Vin as we’ve heard so much about it over the last few years. The first thing you notice, outside the building, is the architecture, designed by XTU, it’s not for th…