From the macaron to canele, to puits d'amour to mouchous...the SW of France has a wide variety of bite sized sweet treats! This part of France is also were chocolate is believed to have entered from Spain and makes it home to some incredible chocolate shops!
Visting the historic center of Gironde, circa 1400. UNESCO Cathedral, Saturday Markets and Cultural Festivals.
Visit a farm near Bazas - bazadaise cattle or duck four gras - learn about the history of the UNESCO village of Bazas. Enjoy the real French countryside!
Visit the historical culinary capital of the world, from the city of Paris to the countryside of Bordeaux during one week take in as much find dining and history as possible!
When the sun is too hot you can take a dip in one of these watering holes for a break! Between the sandy beaches on the Atlantic, interior lakes and even old quarries, you'll find someplace near you to escape the heat when visiting Bordeaux and Gironde!
The Durand family has an incredibly well-run operation, from fishing to cooking to presentations for kids and adults.
What is tricky about most wines in the Bordeaux region is that they vary in taste from house to house, based on different grape blends, materials used during aging, and the very unique distinction of terroir (environmental factors such as soil and climate). Around Saint Emilion you find lots of gravel, sand, limestone, and a special blue clay which can add different mineral or earthiness to the grapes.
Pessac Léognan is home to all of the claasified Graves wines. Both classified reds and whites can be found in the left bank appellation, many famous over the centuries thanks to wine lovers like Thomas Jefferson.
24 Hours in Bordeaux I don’t get much time alone, which is why most of my knowledge of the area comes with ‘kid friendly’ suggestions. Here is the best of Bordeaux in 24 hours...alone (or with your love). If you can avoid, at all costs, driving into Bordeaux, you will save yourself a few grey... Continue Reading →
Sweet wines and delicious Southwestern food.
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