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Southwest FrancePerigord-Dordogne and the Pyrenees Southwest France Foods and WineThe food is rich and robust and based on ducks and geese including pâté de foie gras (fattened goose liver). Also Roquefort cheese and truffles. Pictures of BordeauxBordeaux has a long and interesting history. Most of Southwest France was part of the dowry of Eleanor of Aquitaine when she married the future Louis VII, and went with her when that marriage was annulled and she married the future Henry II of England starting 300 years of struggle between the two royal houses for control of this vast and vital area. From 1360 the Black Prince used Bordeaux as his headquarters in his battle against the French. Not until 1453 did Bordeaux and Aquitaine won back for France in the final battle of the Hundred Year's War. Bordeaux today has a well planned classical look that it has worn since the 18th century, but what makes the region world famous are the over 333,000 acres of quality wine producing vineyards of the Gironde department: Médoc, St-Émilion, Pomerol producing red wines; Entre-Deux-Mers, Graves, Sauternes producing white wines. No trip to France would be complete without a visit. Haut Médoc has prestigious chateaux making wines in the tradition dating back to Louis XIV: Chateau Margaux, Chateau Mouton-Rothschild, Chateau Lafite, for reds; Chateau Yquem for Sauternes. St-Émilion with its underground church dating to about the 10th century and its full-bodied red wines make it worth the trip. Until you go, these great wines are all available here (just click Red Bordeaux or White Bordeaux). Pictures of Bordeaux from the classical gate to the city to the cathedrals and bridges give you a glimpse of the long history.
Bordeaux WinesBordeaux wines are recognized as some of the finest in the world. No trip to France would be complete with a tour of the Bordeaux region and a visit to their wine tasting rooms.
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