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Sarlat & Castles of the Dordogne
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Sarlat & Castles of the Dordogne

Besides truffles, foie gras, and its beautiful landscape, the Dordogne is also famous for its castles. Several of these castles or chateaux such as Milandes, Beynac, and Castelnaud are located within minutes from one another. On the other hand, keeping in mind that each visit is at least 1.5 to 2 hours with a good walk (hike) to reach the top…

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A Day in Bergerac
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A Day in Bergerac

After my stay in Bordeaux, I then made my way to beautiful Bergerac, a small town located in southwest, France about one hour and half from Bordeaux City. Besides the vineyards and wines, Bergerac is known for its old town (vieille ville) with medieval streets and half-timbered buildings. The Saturday market is a highlight…

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Spa Day in Bordeaux
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Spa Day in Bordeaux

Just twenty-five minutes from Bordeaux’s city center, a unique and unforgettable spa experience awaits you. It’s called Les Sources de Caudalie. It is a spa located at the vineyards of Château Smith Haut-Lafitte, in the famous Pessac-Léognan appellation. The atmosphere is rustic and is surrounded by beauty, luxury fragrances, and…

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Entre-Deux-Mers (Bordeaux)
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Entre-Deux-Mers (Bordeaux)

The very first time that I heard of Château Cantelaudette wine was when a friend of mine brought it over one day and we were tasting the 2013 Bordeaux Blanc. Prior to that, I have to admit that white wines from Bordeaux were among my least favorite French whites. Most of the white Bordeaux…

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Day Trip to Cognac
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Day Trip to Cognac

During my stay in Bordeaux, I took some time out for a day trip to the Cognac region, a place that I’ve been wanting to visit since Cognac (besides Armagnac) is my favorite digestif. I learned about Borderies, a specific ¨terroir¨ or growth area in the Cognac region while at a Camus Cognac tasting in…

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Bordeaux Wine Festival- “Fête le Vin”
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Bordeaux Wine Festival- “Fête le Vin”

By far, this is the best and most enjoyable wine festival I have ever been to. Held every other year, Bordeaux Fête le Vin celebrates all things wine (from the Bordeaux region of France of course) offering white, rosé, sparkling, red and dessert wines for every palate.

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Things to do in Bordeaux
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Things to do in Bordeaux

My first visit to Bordeaux and right away I was hooked. Only two hours by train from Paris, Bordeaux is an elegant, cosmopolitan, and tourist friendly city with something for everybody. While the name Bordeaux is most famous for its world renowned wines and stately châteaux, the city itself is inclusive of beautiful bridges and…

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