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Place de la Bourse and the Miroir d’Eau


Best of Bordeaux T


he southwest city of Bordeaux off ers a surprising mix of modernity and history.


France’s wine capital has been known for centuries across the globe for its wine, especially the reds, but it has a contemporary wine museum too, the Cité du Vin, at the heart of the revitalised Bacalan district. Its streets and boulevards are lined by elegant stone buildings but it also has more recent attractions such as the Miroir d’Eau – the world’s largest refl ecting pool – and a modern tram system. The city suits diff erent


budgets and lifestyles. Michelin-starred restaurants abound but there are many more aff ordable bistros too. You can enjoy a glass of wine watching the world go by on one of its pretty squares or party into the early hours at a nightclub. There are shops and markets galore as well. If you love the city vibe but


prefer a more rural setting, Bordeaux is surrounded by beautiful countryside and rolling vineyards, as well as


charming towns like Libourne and St-Emilion, and pretty villages – all with the culture, retail and work opportunities of Bordeaux on your doorstep. The sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast are also close by, ideal for weekends. The city off ers a diverse


choice of districts in which to buy a property. Alongside the River Garonne, Chartrons is known for its artistic vibe and lively atmosphere. Once a busy harbour for the wine trade, it is now a trendy quartier full


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Like a fi ne vintage and a bold new cocktail, France’s wine capital Bordeaux mixes the best of new and old, writes Karen Tait


of art galleries, boutiques, antique shops and 18th-century townhouses. St-Michel is a melting pot of cultures with the Gothic St-Michel Basilica at its heart, as well as the popular Capucins market, a hub for Bordeaux’s culinary scene. St-Pierre’s medieval streets and squares come alive after dark, with bars, restaurants and music venues. Equally vibrant, the student district Victoire is home to aff ordable cafés and lively bars, and with the iconic Victory Arch at its


centre. In contrast, Bastide on the Right Bank is the place for riverside tranquillity and gardens, an escape from the bustling city centre. Caudéran, to the northwest, is known for its upmarket residential areas, beautiful villas and Parc Bordelais with its leisure lake. Average property prices


range from €4,896/m2 in the


Capucins-St-Michel area rising to €5,604/m2


in the historic


heart of the city. This compares to amn average €3,781/m2 wider Gironde department. ■


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€498,000: On the Right Bank on the outskirts of Bordeaux, near a tram stop, is this three-bedroom house with outbuildings, woods and vineyards (Sextant Properties)


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€551,200: A four-bedroom apartment in the residential district of St-Genès with panoramic views across Bordeaux (Leggett Immobilier)


€1.13m: Set between Chartrons and Bassins à Flot, this updated four-bedroom apartment with rooſt op terrace has panoramic views of the city (Home Hunts)


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