louanne

Apart from the obvious (wine country, city sights) can anyone share special places, restaurants, neighborhoods, events, that may or may not be in the guides books? We are renting an apartment in the center of Bordeaux for one week in October.
Thanks in advance,
LouAnne

StCirq

I trust you are either oenophiles or have been to France a lot in the past, because Bordeaux isn't the most likable city in France, and having been occupied for the English for 300 years, isn't even terribly French. I'm happy to share, because I know it well, but maybe you could briefly explain why you chose Bordeaux.

louanne

I suppose you have kept abreast of developments regarding the city of Bordeaux since Alain Juppé became mayor and refurbished the city giving it character and appeal. It has become a very sought after tourist destination in the last 10 years. I suggest you review your opinion regarding "a most likable French city". A city's history is an important criteria, but you don't know the French well if you think it is less French for being occupied by the English!! Think again.

StCirq

Well, louanne, I guess you know a lot more about it than I do and don't really need any advice. Thanks so much for your insight.

louanne

Glad to be of help.

louanne

Restaurants? Cafés? Boulangeries?

Ackislander

louanne, you have just blown it in a big way.

St Cirq has long owned a house in the town of the same name and is one of the most experienced and informed writers on this forum about France and matters French.

You seem to have read the article in the New York Times travel supplement and constituted yourself as an expert on Bordeaux, and a rude one at that.

No one is likely to want to help you on this matter and perhaps not on any other. I think you owe her a major apology.

Padraig

louanne wrote: "Restaurants? Cafés? Boulangeries?"

Yes, they have them. And shops, too.