While I did fly into the Bordeaux airport, and eat a few meals in the city, most of my time was spent farther south in the region around Arcachon Bay.
I was staying with Sebastien and Magali, a French couple I met on the way to a small eco-hostel called Bulungula. The moment they suggested a visit to Bordeaux, I knew I'd be seeing them again. And it didn't hurt that I later found out Magali was working at a pastry shop.
- An Introduction to Life in Bordeaux
- Wine Tasting in St Emilion
- The Grand Tour of Arcachon Bay (where I learned to appreciate oysters)
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Great explanation of your staying with a French couple.I love to read stories about people.thanks for dharting
thanks for sharing…
I need to visit France again, especially after spending the last three weeks glued to the TV watching the Tour De France.