Bordeaux was once called "The Sleeping Beauty” but pollution, cars and traffic had tarnished the natural radiance of this city. Today, cars have been driven out of the city centre and replaced by a tram and the houses’ facades have been cleaned.Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department in southwestern France. With population of 239,157 inhabitants it is the 9th largest city in France.
Elected in 2015 “Best European Destination”, Bordeaux has not slept for many years. It has become one of the trendiest cities in France and one of the European cities offering the best quality of life.
The city is built on a bend of the river Garonne, and is divided into two parts: the right bank to the east and left bank in the west. The city’s nicknames are “La perle d’Aquitaine” (The Pearl of Aquitaine), and “La Belle Endormie” (Sleeping Beauty) in reference to the old center. Also Bordeaux is the the world’s major wine industry capital.Beautiful architecture, museums, opportunities for tasting of the famous local wine, charming cafes, spacious squares, parks…
