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Bordeaux September 2010

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In the Autumn we spent a very pleasant weekend in Bordeaux. We explored the city and visited the Medoc wine region.

Bordeaux City

Bordeaux cathedral

 

 

 

 

The cathedral

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monument aux Girondins, Bordeaux

 

 

 

Monument aux Girondins at the Esplanade Quinconces

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Garonne River, Bordeaux

The Garonne River

Porte Cailhau, Bordeaux

 

 

 

The Porte Cailhau used to be one of the main entrances to the old city.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux

 

 

 

The very elegant Place de la Bourse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Le Gabriel restaurant, Bordeaux

 

 

 

 

 

                         Le Gabriel restaurant at Place de la Bourse

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wine tasting in the Medoc

Chateau Reverdi, Medoc region, Bordeaux

 

 

 

The Chateau Reverdi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chateau Margaux, Bordeaux

The prestigious Chateau Margaux

 

Chateau d'Agassac, Medoc , Bordeaux

 

 

 

                                    Chateau d'Agassac

 

 

 

 

 

vineyards at Chateau d'Agassac, Medoc

 

 

 

 

 

The grapes,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

barrels of Bordeaux wine

 

 

the barrels,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

bottles of wine ready for the tastingThe bottles,

John wine tasting in Bordeaux

 

 

 

                                             .... and finally a chance to taste!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended Restaurants

Le Gabriel
www.bordeaux-gabriel.fr
Michelin starred restaurant in a wonderful setting on the Place de la Bourse with views of the river.

See other restaurants I recommend around the world.

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