When coming up on the first sights of Bordeaux after a long journey, you go through the hills of the Bastide. There you are overwhelmed by the view. The multicolored plain unfolds below you, with the river flowing beyond that. Even further away is the city of Bordeaux itself, with the spires and towers pressed against the skyline. On the edge of the city is a port, which is always full of ships from different countries, all proudly flying the flags of the country.
Crossing the river
To cross the river, you have to pass over a handsome bridge. As you cross, you can see the silhouette of the church of St. Michael on one side, and the Porte de Bourgogne arch ahead of him. If you follow the line of the river, you can also see the gate of the Palace de Panbriere. Going further, you can see the custom house and the exchange the form the eastern corner of western street of Bordeaux, the Fosses de l'Intendance.
If you follow this street, you will see many beautiful buildings, including the theater, several hotels, and the post office, not to mention plenty of places to try vintage wines, both old and new, red and white. Plenty of others are sure to be found continuously sipping wines and setting them back down on their wine coasters (http://www.thirstycoasters.com/servlet/-strse-Western-Lifestyles/Categories) for a refill.
The Fosses de l'Intendance
The street known as the Fosses de l'Intendance separates the older part of the city from the newer part. The older part is made up of old-fashioned homes and narrow streets, while the newer part of the city has wide open streets and squares, the prominent Qunconces, and the public garden.
When in the newer part of the city, everything has a modern appearance and you could be in any part of Europe. However, cross over the Fosses de l'Intendance in the other direction, and you can find yourself transported back in time.
The Quinconces
The gravel walks of the Quinconces are bordered by impressive homes, all of which were named after King Louis-Philippe and his family. At the front are two columns with statutes symbolizing Commerce and Navigation. To the left of these is the shopping district of Bordeaux, which is lined with many fine homes built in the Italian style. Le Pavg des Chartrons is the finest street in the neighborhood and is lined with London-style homes and a church.
The squares
There are several squares in Bordeaux, the main ones being the Place de la Comedie, the Place Dauphine, the Place Royale, and the Place Tommy. The Place Tommy is named after an administrative official who was responsible for remodeling the city.
Traveling the city
You can get around Bordeaux using a variety of buses, coaches, and other traffic for a small cost. This allows you to easily see the entire city in any direction. Don't forget to bring your beverage coasters so you don't drip red wine all over your travel clothing!
The buildings
There are many beautiful buildings in Bordeaux. After the theater and the entrance bridge, the churches are the most spectacular. Churches include those of St. Croix, St. Michael, St. Paul, St. Pierre, and St. Seurin, as well as the Chappelle du College. Also of interest to many tourists are the ruins of a Roman arena.
For those traveling in Bordeaux, the city offers many sights and places of interest for travelers to visit.
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