France's wine capital becomes more irresistible every year. Between its culture, history and food, Bordeaux balances all the ingredients that make a city appealing. Its surrounding vineyards produce some of the world's top wines, while gastronomic inspiration comes not only from the nearby coast but also from high-quality beef and south-west France's delicious duck and goose dishes. But it is how the city brings these elements together that is so exciting.
You can see the restaurants’ ingredients on display just south of the city centre in Bordeaux's biggest food market, Marché des Capucins. Then head north to see how Bordeaux transformed its old maritime district, Bassins à Flot, into a gleaming, cosmopolitan neighbourhood that holds several of the city's most fascinating sights. Obviously, the Cité
