Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux, also know as Port of the Moon, is a port city on the Garonne River in southwest France, noted for its rich architectural and cultural heritage.  This region is also well-known for its unparalleled wines, but there are many reasons to visit this historic capital. For example, Bordeaux has 362 monuments, making it second only to Paris. Here are some of Brit Olom Tours, Inc. in Miami’s highlights of the city.

The Place des Quinconces is one of the largest city squares in Europe. At approximately 31 acres, its scale really has to be seen to be believed. In the square, one can find a collection of beautiful monuments, statues and columns dedicated to important moments in French history.

Built in the 18th Century and home of the Opéra National de Bordeaux, the Grand Théâtre is a majestic sight to behold. Its neo-classical facade and enormous Corinthian columns make it one of the architectural highlights of Europe.

This fine art museum, established in 1801, is a must-visit for any tourists with a penchant for paintings. One of the largest fine art galleries in France, it focuses on work by French and Dutch painters such Matisee, Rubens and Renoir.

Bordeaux’s cathedral, consecrated in 1096, is a prime example of France’s renowned religious architecture. Its bell tower, the Tour Pey-Berland, is an imposing yet beautiful sight. There are numerous other churches throughout the city which are required viewing for any architecture aficionados, including the 11th Century Église Sainte-Croix, or ‘Church of the Holy Cross’; a spectacular example of Romanesque architecture.

Of course, Bordeaux isn’t the only reason to visit France - in fact we offered five others recently - so book your trip to Europe’s capital of wine and culture today with Brit Olom Tours, Inc. in Miami. To start planning your journey, call us on 1-866-935-OLOM or 305-403-7548.