"On and Off the Road in Bordeaux" Bordeaux by Roadquill

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Palais Gallien in Bordeaux - Bordeaux
Palais Gallien in Bordeaux
A City that buzzes and is a little buzzed

Bordeaux turned out to be a city of many surprises. One was the Palais Gallien, 2 dn century Roman amphitheater located then on the outskirts of the town, but now hidden in a neighborhood and not noticeable from any major streets.

And it wouldn't be Bordeaux without....
Wine in Bordeaux - Bordeaux

Wine in Bordeaux

A glass of wine....I don't think I had wine with breakfast, but it was a must with lunch and dinner.

A city of many beautiful churches
Interior - Cathedral in Bordeaux - Bordeaux

Interior - Cathedral in Bordeaux

  • Last visit to Bordeaux: Jul 2011
  • Intro Updated Jul 21, 2011
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- Bordeaux Basilique Saint-Seurin Things to Do (12)

The Basilique Saint Seurin is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Dated as far back as the 6th Century, the... more travel advice

- Bordeaux Bicycle storage on local trains Transportation (3)

Many of the local trains have special room to store a bicycle. This made it very easy to travel between towns, unload my... more travel advice

Basilique St. Michel - Bordeaux Basilique and Tower of St-Michel Things to Do (12)

In the South side of the central town area is a stunning Gothic Basillica and huge separate belfry almost 400 feet tall.... more travel advice

Bordeaux tram and bus map - Bordeaux Bus and Tram Transportation (3)

Bordeaux has an excellent public transportation system that is easily used in town, but also connects to the suburban... more travel advice

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  • Nemorino's Profile Photo
    Apr 17, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    A fine page here, Karl! It's great that you rented a bicycle to get around Bordeaux, and I will definitely do the same when I go there.

    • Roadquill's Profile Photo
      Apr 17, 2013 at 3:13 PM

      Hi Don, yes it was great having the bike. Not a great bike, but fun just the same. I took it to Libourne (not exactly the tourist capital of the world) via train, and then cruised around the wine country to St. Emilion. Karl

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    King_Golo's Profile Photo
    Apr 9, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    A good page about one of my favourite cities!

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