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Perigord-Dordogne and the Pyrenees

Southwest France Foods and Wine

The 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 Bordeaux

Bordeaux 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.

 St Andrew's Cathedral, Bordeaux, France
St Andrew's Cathedral, Bordeaux, France Photographic Print
Strewe, Oliver
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 St. Andre Cathedral Viewed from Above, Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France
St. Andre Cathedral Viewed from Above, Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France Photographic Print
Strewe, Oliver
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 Old Pont De Pierre Bridge on the Garonne River, Bordeaux, France
Old Pont De Pierre Bridge on the Garonne River, Bordeaux, France Photographic Print
Karlsson, Per
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 Garonne River and Cathedral, Bordeaux, France
Garonne River and Cathedral, Bordeaux, France Photographic Print
Moos, Martin
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 Cafe Bordeaux
Cafe Bordeaux Art Print
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 Vins De Bordeaux
Vins De Bordeaux Art Print
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 Vue de la Ville et du Port de Bordeaux
Vue de la Ville et du Port de Bordeaux Art Print
Vernet, Joseph
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 Bordeaux Harbour with Place Richelieu and Quais Louis XVIII, Des Chartrons and de Bacalan, c.1800
Bordeaux Harbour with Place Richelieu and Quais Louis XVIII, Des Chartrons and de Bacalan, c.1800 Photographic Print
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Bordeaux Wines

Bordeaux 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.

 Bordeaux
Bordeaux Art Print
Ferreri, Stefano
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 Bordeaux Blanc
Bordeaux Blanc Art Print
Florence, Deborah
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 Grands Vins De Bordeaux
Grands Vins De Bordeaux Art Print
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 Bordeaux
Bordeaux Framed Set
Cairns, Sally Ray
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