Bordeaux A World Heritage Site: Travel guide Bordeaux, Port of

Bordeaux A World Heritage Site: Travel guide Bordeaux, Port of the Moon - 2017

Travel guide updated in May 2017.

It is impossible to talk about Bordeaux without mentioning the Garonne River and the port that welcomes it. For more than 2000 years their history has been linked, Bordeaux owing everything to the river that crosses the city. The Garonne brought the city prosperity and wealth, exchange and mixed cultures, from the Romans to the English, from Antiquity to the Enlightenment. Today, Bordeaux and the Port of the Moon reflect its intimate history with the river. Abandoned for some time, the city is once again open to the Garonne, in tribute. The city now proudly displays its monumental 18th century architecture and has made improvements on the waterfront in recent years. Bordeaux and its remarkable architectural harmony are like a play where eras collide without distorting the story of its history. The legacy of this ancient story is revealed through the streets and squares that its visitors discover on foot, looking up to admire the many artistic details of the faÃ§ades and monuments. At night the city gleams with thousands of lights â€“ a magnificent spectacle!

Here youâ€™ll find all the information necessary to prepare your trip and your stay in Bordeaux in order to discover this exceptional site of indisputable universal value. You will find the following under the sections for the site : the reasons for its selection for the World Heritage list, the history of the site, many practical informations (Tourist Offices, suggested tours, museums, events, transports), and a selection of accommodation and restaurants. Informations, prices and opening hours shown are for 2017.

But most importantly, this "Bordeaux, A World Heritage Site" travel guide also offers a suggested itinerary for visiting each site and monument. You'll also find tips (transport, pricing, activities ... ), anecdotes and all the possibilities for family-friendly visits to encourage children and families in their discovery.

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Country	USA
Author	Jérôme Sabatier
Binding	Kindle Edition
EISBN	9791096111268
Format	Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
Label	Jérôme Sabatier
Manufacturer	Jérôme Sabatier
NumberOfPages	51
PublicationDate	2017-05-15
Publisher	Jérôme Sabatier
ReleaseDate	2017-05-15
Studio	Jérôme Sabatier

Bordeaux A World Heritage Site: Travel guide Bordeaux, Port of the Moon - 2017

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