Living in Bordeaux

Localisation

SITUATION and ADVANTAGES

Economic and major metropolis of wine, university and research pole, city of holiday and savours, Bordeaux is the capital of the region Aquitaine.
Its metropolis counts 630 000 inhabitants. Its long history (city build by Romans under the name of Burdigala) provided Bordeaux with a unique architectural patrimony. Her charming character makes the town rank amongst the most beautiful towns in Europe.

Legendary city, its name remains the best wines and the beauty of its famous castles.

Bordeaux is served by A 10 highway connecting Paris to Spain. TGV connects Bordeaux to Paris in three hours. Thanks to Merignac international airport, Bordeaux counts about 200 weekly flights and more than 20 flights to the main cities in the world.

Aquitaine , a bewitching region:

  -  The biggest vineyard of prestigious wines of the world
  -  The Atlantic Ocean and its hundreds of kilometres of sandy beach
  -  The Pond of Arcachon
  -  The biggest forest of maritime pines in Europe
  -  The Dune of Pyla, the higher dune of sand in Europe, with an amazing panorama on sea
  -  Saint-Emilion, classified medieval village, dominating vineyards
  -  The Dordogne with its famous prehistoric sites ( Lascaux) and her exceptional medieval castles
  -  The massif of Pyrenees
  -  Go to Spain takes only a two hours driving.