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Behind the scenes at “The Opera Unveiled”, an exhibition at the Grand-Théâtre
From July 7th to August 29th, the Bordeaux Grand-Théâtre is putting on its first ever summer stagecraft exhibition. Scenographer Giulio Achili invites you to discover the fascinating world that is normally hidden backstage – the stage itself, the machinery, special effects, costumes, set-building…see how it’s done at “The Opera Unveiled – engineering the ephemeral”. Read more |
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July and August is the time to see UNESCO sites by night
Whether it’s from the decks of the Burdigala canal-boat or the top of an open-top bus, take a ride with the Bordeaux Tourist Office and see these exceptional sites and monuments from another angle. From Monday to Saturday you can join one of these unusual, night-time guided tours of the biggest urban area to have been listed a UNESCO World Heritage site – Bordeaux looks very different when the sun goes down... Read more |
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This summer, try the fabulous food on offer at the latest restaurant to win a Gault-Millau gold award – the Pressoir d’Argent
In early June this year, the gastronomic restaurant at the Regent Grand Hotel, Le Pressoir d’Argent, was proud to see chef Pascal Nibeaudeau receive a GaultMillau gold award. Keen to give as many people as possible the chance to try his subtle, elegant creations, the restaurant now has a lunchtime “stopover” menu, consisting of two dishes and priced at €34, so that even the most hurried or purse-conscious diners can savour the quality of this award-winning cuisine. Read more |
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1001 ways to explore the Médoc, with the Winery d’Arsac
Situated just outside Bordeaux, the Winery offers all sorts of unusual ways of exploring the Médoc and its vineyards, with original and innovative activities that take place all year round. This year the Winery is running four-wheel drive safaris, where you can see the various stages of the wine-making process plus the château d’Arsac and its wine-vaults – as well as admiring the works of art currently on show in the Chateau and the Winery, and trying a variety of foods and wines chosen specially because they complement each other so well. The safaris are taking place every day until September 15th. Read more |
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2010 : the Bordeaux Wine Festival (24-27 June)
In 2008, the four-day Bordeaux Wine Festival (“Bordeaux Fête le Vin”) attracted nearly 450,000 visitors, and the 2010 edition, with the city of Quebec as guest of honour, promises to be quite spectacular. The festival is an ideal opportunity to spend a few days really getting to know the city of Bordeaux with its famous quays, and to make the most of all the region has to offer. Or why not take a holiday in the Gironde area, exploring the vineyards and at the same time enjoying all the activities taking place during the Bordeaux Wine Festival. Read more |
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