Fete on the river . The Garonne is a huge river running through Bordeaux with all sorts of river…read morecraft including river cruise boats . This weekend is a huge event with sailing yachts , races , open air concerts and fireworks . The quay side has lots of interesting bars running the length of it .

From the owner: Présentation par Cityvox L'intendant Tourny, à son arrivée à Bordeaux voulait construire une…read morepromenade longée d'arbres. En 1744, les travaux commencèrent, des ormeaux et des tulipes furent plantés. Mais ils furent interrompus plusieurs années plus tard. En 1797, l'architecte Louis Combes transforma le bâtiment qui servait de demeure au consul de Hambourg qui la trouvait trop petite. Une demeure qui ensuite accueillit le poète Höderlin en 1802. Aujourd'hui, de nombreux restaurants et boutiques y ont élu domicile. Les allées accueillent aussi de nombreuses animations de Noël, marchés et salons publics.

Great city! We were here on a 24 hour cruise stop and loved the city…read more The architecture and the parks are spectacular. We did a Bordeaux wine tasting when we first arrived and the next morning did a three hour bike tour to both sides on the river. The Old Town is very walkable and bikeable. There are many nice cafes at every step as well as patisseries. The pastries were magnificent especially the canalé.

Main street of Bordeaux downtown center. Lots of cafes, shopping, people and sights. Old…read morecobblestone streets and old churches are easily found. And of course delicious pastries.

Rue St. Catherine is a walking pedestrian street in Bordeaux flanked by shops, cafes, and…read moreinternational brand stores. It is so crowded on Saturdays and Sundays that the stroll is slow and elbow to elbow. Hang on to your purses. Evidently the French come from many other regions to shop and visit on this street. I did buy a great scarf that I treasure. Crowds aren't my thing, so this was a once was enough experience.