Bordeaux bookshops Reading has always been something I've loved doing as far back as I can remember. So, bookshops are some of my favourite places. And Bordeaux has no shortage of bookshops. Even though I sometimes order books o…

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…

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…