Bordeaux, being a city, offers visitors the chance to taste all sorts of regional dishes and products. Be it seafood from Charente Maritime, or locally raised beef from SE Gironde, you'll be surprised by the variety. There are plenty of great options for vegetarians as well, seasonal asparagus, strawberries and of course truffle! The post Southwest France Dishes to try in Bordeaux appeared first on Aquitaine Travel Guide ..read more

I’ll keep adding to this! I work with a lot of wonderful guides and am happy to share their information so you can have a great time in Bordeaux! Be sure to let them know Anne from Aquitaine Travel Guide sent you ? JEWISH TOUR OF BORDEAUX with guide Sarah Graham Beck. Sarah offers Jewish... The post Other interesting Tours in Bordeaux appeared first on Aquitaine Travel Guide ..read more

This domestication of ducks and geese was passed down to the Romans 2,000 years ago and subsequently went throughout the Roman Empire. In Rome, figs were likely what was used to encourage excessive growth of the liver, this was called 'ficatum', through gavage (forced feeding). The post Duck farming and Foie Gras in South West France appeared first on Aquitaine Travel Guide ..read more

Where to eat when you are looking for locally sourced products, cooked in a healthy way...and aren't just sandwiches? Which restaurants offer great vegetarian or vegan options in Bordeaux? There is a great movement by local chefs to offer seasonal dishes with lots of local ingredients, often times using farms just outside of Bordeaux or using ingredients from less than 100 kilometres away. The post Healthy, organic eating at these Bordeaux Restaurants appeared first on Aquitaine Travel Guide ..read more

Tips on where to sit, how to get to the stadium, and where to park when going to Stade Matmut Atlantique. This is the newer stadium for football and rugby in Bordeaux, near the Parc ses Expositions Tram Line C and Bus 75 stop. Information for the 2024 Olympics https://olympics.com/fr/paris-2024/sites/stade-de-bordeaux Where to sit at Stade... The post Stade Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux appeared first on Aquitaine Travel Guide ..read more

Let's talk about Gaule or the Roman period of time in Aquitaine and where you can visit to discover more. When were the Romans in Bordeaux and Aquitaine? What did the Romans contribute to Aquitaine? What were the Romans eating and drinking? The post Romans in Gaule Aquitaine (Gallia Aquitana) appeared first on Aquitaine Travel Guide ..read more

Taking a private, chauffeured tour of the vineyards around Saint Emilion is not in everyone budget. I think often times, these tours don't give you enough time to enjoy the beautiful town of Saint Emilion either. There are wonderful old streets, ancient churches and plenty of shops to visit. In addition, if you are not all about wine, you can visit the underground of Saint Emilion to learn about the history of the town as a religious pilgrimage site, which was its main attraction for hundreds of years before wine! The post How to Visit Saint Emilion without a Car and without a Guide appeared f ..read more

if you wanted to rent a car and explore the countryside of Gironde and Lot et Garonne (towards Dordogne), check these two stops out. Both Rouge Bordeaux and Chateau Ladausse are owned by couples who excel in hospitality, offer traditional French cooking classes and day trips around the region. You'll enjoy comfortable ensuite lodging in charming locations with hosts excited to share the best of their area! The post Great Culinary and Wine Escapes in SW France – Bordeaux Rouge and Chateau Ladausse appeared first on Aquitaine Travel Guide ..read more

Capbreton has to be the best place to visit in SW France for the true lover of fresh fish. Sure, there are many coastal towns with fishing communities, but I have never enjoyed such fresh fish and seen such wonderful selections offered by fish mongers, as I have in Capbreton. The post Capbreton, a Fish Lovers Paradise appeared first on Aquitaine Travel Guide ..read more

Some are ruins and some are elegant wine producing chateaux - but the chateaux left from the time of Clement V are all stunning! The post Gironde Clémentin Chateaux to Visit appeared first on Aquitaine Travel Guide ..read more