A visit to the Bordeaux area of France is not complete unless you have visited one of its' many vineyards. Here you will find fine wines at their best, created by years dedication to produce the best. Chateau Carbonnieux is one worth the trip. It offers a large selection of wines to satisfy all types of pallate. To discover its' history www.carbonnieux.com will give you a virtual tour.

When in France do as the french do, eat well in the best restaurants you will ever find. The quay along the Gironde river which passes through Bordeaux is in the process of being updated and with it comes some of the most wonderful eateries where one can watch people skateboard, cycle or rollerblade along the promenade. The Les Docks Girondins Restaurant, Hangar 15, quai des Chartrons, is definately worth a visit and to find out more about their menu and price list please visit www.leshangarsdesquais.com

To get the best out of a visit to Bordeaux you require a hotel in the heart of the city. The Novotel Hotel in the Meriadeck area is just the one that suits this purpose. The rooms are spacious, the restaurant serves hearty healthy food for breakfast or your evening meal and the lounge area is ideal to relax in and have a coffee. Further information can be found at www.novotel.com

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