Due to a buzzing student community, Bordeaux offers a variety of clubs, English pubs, and bars, espsecially from Thursday to Saturday. Once there, one should really visit as many as possible. Prices are relatively moderate, so one has a decent opporunity to have a drink in different places on the same night. Nightlife is a must do in Bordeaux.
Other than nightclubbing, Bordeaux offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to taste the best wines in the whole world. The best way to do that is to go straight to the horse's mouth--that is, to the local chateaux. Most of these chateaux are located in close proximity to the city, so they are easily approached. Sometimes there are even organised group visit
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Other than nightclubbing, Bordeaux offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to taste the best wines in the whole world. The best way to do that is to go straight to the horse's mouth--that is, to the local chateaux. Most of these chateaux are located in close proximity to the city, so they are easily approached. Sometimes there are even organised group visits.
Last but not least, one should try the vast variety of cheese that Bordeaux offers. Finding the right combination of wine and cheese might become an obsession here!
Quick Tips:
Be ready for lots of walking and try to speak a little French, although lots of locals speak English fluently.
Visit the Sunday market by the river of Gironde, which offers a great variety of bio-cultivated fruit and vegetables, as well as open-air restaurants. If the weather is nice, seize the opportunity to have a cup of coffee or a beer at cafes by the river.
Visit the German submarine base, which hosts really interesting exhibitions and provides a unique atmosphere!
Best Way To Get Around:
Public transportation may not be the strongest asset of the city of Bordeaux, but given a little patience and programming moves, one can actually get the most of public means of transportation. Taxis are really scarce and quite expensive for low-budget travellers. The best move would be, once at the centre of the city, walking a lot. The scenery is really interesting, and one gets to find out interesting aspects of the city which are not on display when driving or using public transportation. Read Less