When hearing “Bordeaux” while talking about France, many people think of wine. And though Bordeaux does have historic and famous grapevines, there is much more to enjoy. When choosing a day excursion on cruise, Bordeaux France is well worth considering.
Cruise passengers dock near the Place de la Bourse. As ships arrive to the port, they are greeted with nearly a mile of historic places whose architecture is still beautiful and has held up for centuries. Less than 250 yards from these historic sites, you can find over 200 historic stunning parks, buildings, squares and amazing museums.
Your Day in Bordeaux France
As beautiful as the architecture is, if you only have one day to spend in Bordeaux, you will really have to decide on that or a trip to the wineries. If you decide to explore the vineyards, you’ll find several excursions planned for you. They include the Medoc and Chateau Mouton Rothschild. This wine estate is just 30 miles northwest of Bordeaux France and is owned by a branch of the famous Rothschild family. You can also tour quaint wine towns like Saint-Emilion.
Should you choose to explore further the architecture, you can easily walk or use the newly improved tram system to check out the city, taking advantage of the shopping and dining. Famous sites to take in include the Opera National de Bordeaux, the national opera house as well as the St. Andre Cathedral, which is a lovely church dating back to the 17th century. And of course, you don’t only have to visit the wineries to taste, learn and even buy the famous wines from the region.
No matter what you choose to do, you will definitely have a full day in Bordeaux that will be a highlight of your cruise.
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