Bordeaux is situated in the southwest part of the France, on the Garonne River. Bordeaux is the sixth-largest city in the France and the most productive area of wine in the world. Wine plays the major role in the Bordeaux economy and growing at consistent basis. Apart from this the city plays important part in tourism of France. Many of its most beautiful Neo-classical buildings have been completely restored. Many shopping complexes have been opened recently in the city. These improvements, tourism is once again flourishing in Bordeaux and the city features a number of tourist information offices.
Bordeaux is involved in the many wonderful spots in the France and some of the attractions are given below-
1. Port of the Moon – This is a historic site and the most famous attraction of the city. Temperature remains cold through the year and the coldest month is December.
2. Cathedral of St Andre – This is UNESCO world heritage site and gives them glimpse of the very fine art.
3. Croiseur Colbert – It is a nautical museum.
4. Esplanade des Quinconces – It is a natural history museum and the garden of botanic things. Garden has lot fountains and statues.
5. Le Grand Theatre – In this theater lots of neo-classic activities will take place.
6. Marche de Noel – One of the biggest shopping area in Bordeaux and consists many markets.
7. Musee des Beaux-Arts – The Musée des Beaux-Arts, in the Jardin de la Mairie (behind the Town Hall) in Bordeaux, has a collection ranging in date from the 15th to the 20th C, including pictures by Titian, Rubens, La Tour, Delacroix, Renoir, Corot, Kokoschka, Rouault, Vlaminck, Bissière, Perugino, Veronese, Van Dyck, Brueghel and Masson and sculpture by Rodin, Barye and Zadkine.
8. Palais Rohan (Rohan Palace) – The grand Palais Rohan now serves as the town hall. Initially, it is the palace built for the Archbishop of Bordeaux. In the recent time lot of changes has been done in the building and it looks bit different from its early look.
9. Zoo de Bordeaux Pessac – This is a Bordeaux zoo and located on the southern part of the city. This is the main attraction for the family and good collection of the various animals. Lions, Parrots, Hippos, Monkeys and Zebras are the main attractions in the Zoo.
10. Tour Pey Berland – Giant tower and well decorated and was built in the 15th century.
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