A Walk through Classic Bordeaux
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Port
Bordeaux, France
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$100
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that features 18th-century architectural marvels. This tour will cover many of its treasures, including some from the Gallo-Roman period.
Leave the ship for a panoramic drive through Bordeaux, hub of the Aquitaine region. Along the way, you will see the Chartrons district, once the cradle of the wine trade.
The Esplanade des Quinconces is one of Europe's largest squares, with a column commemorating the French Revolution.
You will leave the coach at the Palais Rohan, now Bordeaux's City Hall. Walk to the 16th-century Cathedral of St Andrew. This is where Eleanor d'Aquitaine married Louis VII.
As you stroll through the Old Town, watch for the Grand Theatre -- Bordeaux's opera house built in 1773. You will also discover La Place du Parlement -- the former Royal marketplace boasting harmonious decides and a charming fountain -- and La Place de la Bourse. The latter is a former Royal Square dedicated to Louis XV.