Bordeaux, France Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

The city of BORDEAUX is stunning when approached from the south along the river. It's big, with a population of over half a million, and obviously rich – as it has been since the Romans set up a lively trading centre here. Especially attractive is the relatively small eighteenth-century centre, paid for by the expansion of colonial trade. The rest is scruffy and, even with its long history, contains few sights. But if you're just passing through – it's the main regional transport centre – there are a couple of sights worth checking out, and plenty of cheap places to sleep and eat. The … more »