Bordeaux: Top NY Times 2016 Pick/Ranking

From today's Wall Street Journal, they have this part of a headline: “Time Is Ripe for Bordeaux” with these highlights: “Southwestern France have emerged from the cellar of the recession, thanks to its culinary and cultural offerings and a high-speed train to Paris”.

This profile is much about real estate and home buying in this region, but there are also many visuals and details to consider if planning to visiting Bordeaux. In June, we super loved our first visit there and this story brings back nice memories from being there.

Also detailed in this report is about: "the launch of a new high-speed train in July, which has cut travel times for the 360-mile journey to Paris to just over two hours." This story detailed about how much has changed about Bordeaux during the past decade. Then, there its famed history. This includes: "Bordeaux’s global fame stems from its wine industry, which dates back to the third century. It has around 287,000 acres of vineyards and produces almost a million bottles a year, ranging from table wines to some of the finest labels in the world: Châteaux Margaux, Lafite-Rothschild, Latour, Haut Brion and Mouton-Rothschild."

Full story at:

https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-time-is-ripe-for-home-buyers-in-bordeaux-1505398113

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

Lisbon, NWSpain, Bordeaux/Brittany: Just finished June 2017 sailing from Portugal to France along the scenic Atlantic Coast, plus great pre- and post-cruise experiences. Many interesting pictures and details on history, food, culture, etc., from my live/blog at:

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2511358

Here is a sampling of the many visuals that are a part of this Wall Street Journal profile on Bordeaux. First is the Place de la Bourse, a popular square in Bordeaux built between 1730 and 1775 and located near the Garonne River. Second is the ‘Miroir d’eau’ (water . mirror), a reflecting pool on the docks in the center of Bordeaux. Third is the crowds in front of the city’s Opera National de Bordeaux and Grand-Theatre. Fourth is a view of the city’s Cathedrale Saint-Andre de Bordeaux, consecrated in 1096. Fifth is Place du Parlement, a square in the heart of central Bordeaux. Finally is one of the modern trams cutting across Bordeaux’s ancient cobbles.:

(Open your screen/viewer wider to see these pictures larger!)

From the London/UK Guardian yesterday, they have this headline: “Locals’ guide to Bordeaux: 10 top tips” with these highlights: “Bordeaux is booming, with a high-speed train connection from Paris taking barely two hours, and visitors drawn here by a vibrant restaurant scene, some of the world’s most famous wines and the towering futuristic Cité du Vin. But this revitalised city has a lot more than food and wine, with an exciting alternative arts and music scene to discover.”

Brings back nice memories from being in Bordeaux one year ago. Here are more highlights from this profile: "The two most authentic parts of Bordeaux are Les Capucins food market and Saint Michel flea market, with Au Bistrot sitting right between the two. This has been a popular neighbourhood eaterie for over a century, and the chef cooks at an open kitchen, creating old-fashioned dishes like boeuf braisé."

Full story at:

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2018/jun/25/bordeaux-locals-guide-wine-food-arts-music-bars-clubs

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

AFRICA?!!?: Lots of interesting, dramatic pictures can be seen from this live/blog at:

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2310337

Now at 39,872 views for this visual sharing including Cape Town, along South Africa’s coast, Mozambique, Victoria Falls/Zambia and Botswana's famed Okavango Delta area.

Recommendations for chateaux visits in Bordeaux, please? We have three days and would love to visit one. Many thanks!