Here’s where to stay, eat, and explore in Bordeaux, France’s wine capital.

you’re free to order it online or pick one up from the tourist office upon arrival.

During your stay, be sure to take advantage of the Nuxe spa.

Porte Cailhau, Bordeaux, France

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Sleek furniture pops against antique fixtures like molded fireplaces and parquet floors.

That can make choosing awine-tasting destinationa little daunting, but luckily the Bordeaux Tourism & Conventions website simplifies it.

Now, its one of the citys most exciting art destinations.

city streets and cathedral in Bordeaux

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High-speed train (TGV) arrives at platform of main railway station (Gare SNCF) of Bordeaux city, Bordeaux-Saint-Jean

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Exterior facade at dusk of the Le Palais Gallien hotel and spa

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Vineyards with Chateau Cos d’Estournel, Bordeaux, Aquitaine, France

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