Bordeaux, France

I think visiting Bordeaux added it to my list of places where I could potentially live. It was a historically rich and vibrant place. 

 Saint Louis-des-Chartrons Church

This was the first destination that I stumbled upon as I was on my way to my hostel. 

The church is situated in the heart of the Chartrons district, a historic neighborhood known for its antique shops, art galleries, and lively atmosphere.

It is huge to look at from the outside. When I was there, there was some kind of vine festival going on. 

So, I took a round and realised that all of it was chargeable- and so I moved on.

Amusement Park

That night in my hostel, I ran into another assistant, a Spanish one! We decided to go explore the city together. So, we went to a nearby festival where there was an amusement park and looked at all the cool rides. The ferris wheel was exquisite!

Then, we sat at this really pretty fountain for a bit and decided that we were going to buy something to eat.

Pomme d'amour

This is hands down the best thing I have had in a stall outside in France. It's a chocolate covered apple with almonds, and it's sooo chocolaty and sooo juicyy: delectable!

If you ever visit an amusement park or any food stalls where you see this stuff, do try it, for sure!

Musée du Vin et du Négoce

The next day, I went wine tasting! Of course I did, I was in the wine capital. I found the museum to be very intimate and easy to learn from. It is actually a converted 18th-century former wine merchant's residence!

I learnt so much about the different types of wines and how the regions that they come from say a lot about them. We tasted a fresh rosé and a deep red. We also had a light white. I felt so cultured.

Canelés de Bordeaux

Did you know? 

Wine used to be produced in barrels. They covered the inner part of the barrels with egg whites to give it an extra layer of protection and as a result, a lot of egg yolks were tragically wasted. 

But the yolks were later repurposed by the nuns to make what we know today as the canelés!

They are called that because the resemble the aforementioned barrels. 

Today, the canelés de Bordeaux have become a symbol of Bordeaux's culinary art, representing the gastronomic heritage and tradition of the region.

Garonne River

That night, I was very satisfied. So, I had a nice walk by the side of the Garonne. 

The Garonne experiences a unique natural phenomenon known as the tidal bore, or "la mascaret" in French. 

This occurs when the rising tide from the Atlantic Ocean creates a wave that travels upstream against the river's current, creating a spectacle!

Jardin Publique

I went here really early in the morning and there was not a soul around. It was super quiet and beautiful. 

I saw a bunch of ducks. They had an alpha who perceived me, an intruder so early in the morning, as a threat and hence, that day, I was bullied by a duck!

He followed me around. I was scared as shit. Big bully. 

But it was okay later. I escaped the duck and had a pretty neat time. 

Place de la Bourse

The Place de la Bourse is part of the Port of the Moon, Bordeaux's historic waterfront district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was magnificent!

There's also "Les Bassins à Flot" which is right next to it! 

A random beautiful experience was going to an associative bar and running into a random stranger with whom I talked for hours. People in Bordeaux are really nice. I also met so many enchanting souls in my hostel. I am very grateful to have lived these experiences and even more grateful that I am able to share it with more people. Thank you for reading!