Borderline Bordeaux

For our first getaway of the year, my husband and I decided to explore Bordeaux. We were only there for 48 hours but managed to squeeze in not only most of the sites, but most of the culinary experience as well. From where were staying everything was accessible by foot and in slightly warmer weather, a nice bike ride would have been quite enjoyable.

My first impression of the city was how friendly the people were and how smiley they were and how happy they were in any situation whether it was at the restaurant or just in the street. It just felt positive all around- a real breath of fresh air.

Bordeaux has a lot to offer in terms of culture, exhibitions, and especially food. Even though we didn’t really partake in the food that much.

One of the highlights of our trip were the many gothic churches that we visited. Seeing them makes you realize why so many early renaissance painters were French. They’re spectacular and even without reproducing them on canvas, they already look like a picture form a dream.

Here we have the Cathédrale Saint-André de Bordeaux:

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We also made our way to the Basilique Saint-Michel de Bordeaux.

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But a visit to a French city is never complete without a stroll through a jardin public. Here too, the paintings from the great impressionists of yesteryear seemed to have come to life! It’s like we were walking through a Monet.

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Then there’s the distinct gothic architecture of this sleepy (in January anyway) riverside municipality.

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Sad to only have spent 48 in Bordeaux. Looking forward to my next visit– definitely in warmer weather– to appreciate the city’s bike friendliness and maybe even travel out to the vineyards outside the city.

À la prochaine!