The Croissant, Saint Honoré and Éclair are familiar names when it comes to French patisserie and desserts. But did you ever hear of…
There are plenty of charming villages in the French Basque country, but if I had to choose only one it would probably be…
If you love wine, food and beautiful architecture you simply cannot miss a visit to Bordeaux when visiting the region. One day in…
The harvest season in Saint Emilion or the ”vendange” as the French call it, is an old tradition that attracts many locals and…
In Bordeaux, you don’t really have to leave the city in order to taste some of the best wines in the world. Several…
Capucins is one of the oldest markets in France and it rightfully carries the title “The belly of Bordeaux”. Bordeaux’s market has such…
Bordeaux may not be France’s fashion capital but the Bordelais are actually quite stylish. And just like everybody else, they also love to…
Apart from luxurious wine, the Bordeaux area is also known for its beautiful beaches. On sunny days many tourists rush to the coast…
When Ira suggested I write a guest post for her fantastic Lost In Bordeaux blog, I wondered what might be the best approach.…
The Bordeaux wine route is one of the most visited attractions in the south west of France. It’s actually not one but five…
Bordeaux is a very touristic city and as such it’s packed with boutique and budget hotels. However, not all of them offer good…