Who hasn’t heard of Bordeaux (bore-DOUGH)? France is famous for its wines and in France there are three regions that produce thair three very distinct and best wines – Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne. Bordeaux is very popular among tourists with its beautiful and intriguing vineyards spread in rows in the Garonne (ga-RON) valley. Each of the large vineyards in this region actually belongs to a castle who each produce special wines in their own presses.

Tourists love to take tours of the wine chateaux in Bordeaux and go for wine tasting in the at least one of the main vineyards still in existence. Some of the more popular chateaux include: Chateau Baret (Villenvave d’Ornon), Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion (Pessac), Chateau Luchey-Halde (Merignac), Chateau Picque Caillou (Merignac), Chateau de Rouillac (Canejan), Chateau Saint-Ahon (Blanquefort), Chateau du Taillan (Le Taillan), Chateau de La Brede, Chateau Bouscaut, Chateau Carbonnieux, Domaine de Chevalier, Chateau Couhins-Lurton, Chateau de Fieuzal, Chateau Haut-Bailly, Chateau Latour-Martillac, Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere, Chateau Olivier, and Chateau Smith-Haut-Lafitte. The most popular wines to be tasted on the other hand the very prestigious Saint Emilion and Medoc. Of course those who taste these also usually opt to go the the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, which is actually a World Heritage site. Others also take side trips to the equally charming villages neighbouring Saint Emilion each with their own sights to offer. Those who fancy red wines of course go for a visit to experience the Pessac-Leognan terroir. Pessac-Leognan red wines are known to be the best in all of Bordeaux.

A visit to the city of Bordeaux is also sure to be a satisfying one especially now that is has been recently renovated. At the city you will truly enjoy France as you stroll along its picturesque streets with its new pedetrianed areas. There you can lounge in cafes, shop or simply just browse in luxury boutiques, and of course see the monuments and museums.

Aside from the wines and sights Bordeaux is famous for its rich food and drink with specialties including truffles, goose liver, cheese, hams, and Armagnac (ar-mah-NYAHK) brandy.