Bordeaux Episode 02 A Stroll around Central Bordeaux

This episode takes you on a stroll through central Bordeaux, introducing the highlights and giving a little background history.  Key moments from the past include a 12th century royal wedding and the demise of revolutionary heroes who died for Republican values.  The architectural highlights include medieval turrets, 18th century mansions and a quayside 21st century stunner.     

 

Reading Suggestion
Eleanor of Aquitaine by Alison Weir

Useful Links 
Tour of Grand Théâtre
Tickets for the Grand Théâtre
Book ahead to climb the Tour Pey-Berland
Musée d’Aquitaine
The Grosse Cloche
The Porte Cailhau 

 

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