Bordeaux was rated the Best Tourist Destination in the World in 2015. I read that in some tourist guide in the hotel and was pretty excited to discover this vast city .... I don't like to use the word disappointed, as it is a stunning city in terms of architecture and design. But I didn't love it.
Elliot did however, love the water feature down by the river. All the kids were stripped off and playing under the fountains. My inner germaphobe was imagining all sorts of gastro bugs floating around, but it was almost 40 degrees and no breeze and standing under the cool mist was the only way to pass the afternoon.
What I enjoyed most about Bordeaux was the little town of Saint-Emilion, some 30 minutes away. A UNESCO world heritage site, it dates back to the 12th Century and is fairly well known for it's Grand Cru. Beautiful scenery, cobblestone streets and ancient churches. And the wine wasn't too bad either.
Lots of wine tasting led to a couple of cases of red packed into our already very full car. But hey, we're here for the rest of the year, we're going to need some wine!
Drinking a lovely glass of red as I type, actually.
P.S. Could E be any cuter?!
A xx
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