June 16 and 17, 2019, Boudreaux, France, 155, 156/183
Once again, our small cruise ship was able to access the heart of Bordeaux with moorage across the street from the major sites, while bigger ships are relegated to deep water moorage an hour and a half drive into the city. So convenient to come and go at our leisure as we were in port for two days.
There is a real sense of community in this city of 1 million. People were cycling, jogging, walking and just hanging out in the park by our ship. Many families brought picnic lunches to enjoy within yards of our balcony. 580 km of bicycle trails available.
Our luck continues weather-wise as Bordeaux greeted us with clear skies and mid to upper 70s temp.
I was surprised to learn that all Bordeaux wines are blends. This area produces close1 billion bottles, with the wine economy being about $14.5 billion Euros. Around the World customers are treated to a winery tour and fine dining evening by Oceania.
We love the place and it is on our long stay list. Tres Magnifique! Bordeaux is often referred to a 'Little Paris', for obvious reasons. Photos and captions will do the talking.
One observation is that Weight Watchers would not have much business here. We did see a few candidates, but as they came within ear shot, one could detect a North American accent.....Just saying!
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Once again, our small cruise ship was able to access the heart of Bordeaux with moorage across the street from the major sites, while bigger ships are relegated to deep water moorage an hour and a half drive into the city. So convenient to come and go at our leisure as we were in port for two days.
There is a real sense of community in this city of 1 million. People were cycling, jogging, walking and just hanging out in the park by our ship. Many families brought picnic lunches to enjoy within yards of our balcony. 580 km of bicycle trails available.
Our luck continues weather-wise as Bordeaux greeted us with clear skies and mid to upper 70s temp.
I was surprised to learn that all Bordeaux wines are blends. This area produces close1 billion bottles, with the wine economy being about $14.5 billion Euros. Around the World customers are treated to a winery tour and fine dining evening by Oceania.
We love the place and it is on our long stay list. Tres Magnifique! Bordeaux is often referred to a 'Little Paris', for obvious reasons. Photos and captions will do the talking.
One observation is that Weight Watchers would not have much business here. We did see a few candidates, but as they came within ear shot, one could detect a North American accent.....Just saying!
Esplanade des Quinconces as seem from our balcony
Our ship close to La Ponte de Pierre, on the Garrone River.
Bordeaux Medical University
Iconic 12 theatre cinema.
Umbrella art
Bronze Casting
Iconic Caneles of Bourdeaux. They are delicious
Caneles being made
Basilique Saint Michel was built from 14 to 16th centuries. It was virtually destroyed by a storm in 1768 and was not repaired for 100 years. The free standing bell tower - La Fleche is 114 meters tall (374 feet) - Howard climbed that sucker.
Bell bank in the Tower above
Typical apartment building
Bordeaux Opera House
Monument aux Gironndins - Statue to honour Girondists, bourgeois deputies who were members of France's Legislative Assembly, who supported the French revolution.
Part of Monument aux Garandins
Part of Monument aux Garandins
Several random apartment buildings.
More apartments - so much structural detail.
Intercontinental Hotel.
Intercontinental Patio
Winery Tour and dinner
Joyce, Craig and Merrilynne - Looks like a three glass lean there.
Clockwise - Joyce, Ann, Barbara, Merrilynne, Connie, Mark, Craig, Steve, Gerry
Mature vines are about 2 feet tall. They absorb dew at night to augment water needs
Esplanade des Quinconces
Place de La Bourse
Eastern entry to St Catherine Street
St Catherine Street. 20 blocks of shops, bars, restaurants. Fun place
Another shot of St. Catherine Street
La Ponte de Pierre, ordered built by Napoleon for his army. Bridge contains 17 arches, same number as the number of letters in Napoleon Bonaparte
La Ponte de Pierre - Look at the Lamps
Basilique Saint \michele in the background
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