June 2018

Bordeaux - the sights

The beauty of Bordeaux and the feeling this city leaves you with, is a sight in itself. With the stunning old houses, the small streets, and the fascinating buildings all around. After finishing our breakfast, we went on a little walking tour around the city to take in the sights the city is famous for. We started at "Place des Quinconces Bordeaux" a wide-open square facing the river. Then we walked over to the beautiful "Église Notre-Dame" for a look around. From there we moved on to the great theatre which is the heart of the city. Afterward, our walk took us back to the waterfront where we watched "Le Miroir d'eau" in action. Especially when it is warm people gather around this water feature for the mirror images, to cool down, to take photos, and to enjoy the view from the city to the river and vice versa. Kids play in the water and adults cool their feet, a perfect stop on every sightseeing tour. After we cooled down a little we walked on to Parliament Square with its little fountain and on to "Porte Dijeaux" an 18th-century city gate. We ended our tour at Palais Rohan and Cathedral St. Andre which are located next to each other. A great day out and about!