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Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The Palais Rohan The Palais Rohan Bordeaux is famous for its wines, Gascogne for its Cognac. But also for those not primarily interested in alcoholic beverages this region has a lot to offer, Beautiful mountains in the Pyrenees, great beach resorts such as Biarritz and many medieval towns and castles. The Dordogne valley isn't far away either. North of Bordeaux Poitiers is an excellent base for exploring the Charente and the Poitou. La Rochelle is one of the most attractive seaside towns in France with many 17-th century mansions. La Rochelle made its fortune in the trade with the new world. The Ile dOleron is the second largest French island and has a lot of sandy beaches. The Basque region in the south is the country of the Euskari people as the call themselves. They have lived in this region since the dawn of times and their language is apparantly unrelated to any other language in the world. Their battle for independance has been going on for centuries, but on the French side of the norder things are safe. _______Sights Edit This Roquetaillade: built in 1306 by King Edward the 1st, this castle is still inhabited by the same family since. The castle you see today seems very austere from the outside, butr in fact the interior decorations are fabulous; created by Viollet le Duc in the 1860's, they are the only example of this famous architect's genious and also the creator before-hand of the Art Nouveau mouvement. _______Arcachon Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The "pinasse" used to colect oysters The "pinasse" used to colect oysters Bjorn G Arcachon is located on the Atlantic Coast of France, just west of bordeaux. It is a resort with sandy beaches. The area is well known for its oysters. ::::::::::Bordeaux Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Chateau Coulon Laurensac, B&B and selfcatering 5 km from Bordeaux Chateau Coulon Laurensac, B&B and selfcatering 5 km from Bordeaux Ronald This elegant city on the banks of the Garonne near the Bay of Biscay is in the heart of the justly famed Bordeaux wine region. Tour the area wineries sample some of their products and in October watch the grape harvest. Don’t however neglect the city of Bordeaux itself: it's a stylish city with a lively cosmopolitan air and some of the best examples of 18th-century architecture in the whole of France. To see the nicest buildings stroll along the river near the Quai de la Douane (Customs House Quay). The city also has a major fine-arts museum. Bordeaux is also a great place to make day trips from. Arcachon or Mondorf les bains are very good options. Bordeaux 360 mi/580 km southwest of Paris! ______Sights Edit This Entrance St. Andre Entrance St. Andre Mauricio Cortes Display all or display just: 18th century Architecture Monuments Museums Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] Arts Decoratifs Edit This Good museum. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] Hôtel des Archives municipales (Municipal Archives) Edit This (rue du Loup) Among its collections is the famous register of the Brotherhood of Saint James from Saint-Michel church. 1526 – 1602. type: Monuments World66 rating: [rate it] The Grand Theatre Edit This GrandTheatre GrandTheatre The Grand Theatre was inaugurated on April 7th 1780 and marked an important stage of the town’s urbanism. To construct this impressive building (88 metres by 47), he called upon the architect Victor Louis (1731-1800) Grand Prix de Rome, famous for his work on the Chartres Cathedral, the Palais Royal and the Théâtre Français in Paris. The Grand Theatre of Bordeaux was conceived as a temple of the Arts and Light. Its neo-classical façade is endowed with a portico of 12 Corinthian style colossal columns that support an entablature on which stand 12 statues that more.. type: 18th century Architecture World66 rating: [rate it] Saint-André Cathedral Edit This Entrance St. Andre Entrance St. Andre photo by: Mauricio Cortes The statue of the pilgrim Saint James, a shell decorating his purse, standing among the apostles in the opening of the Royal Door (North side). Recently restored funeral murals from the XIVth and XVth centuries depicting Saint James (Sainte-Anne chapel). type: Monuments World66 rating: [rate it] Saint-Pierre Church Edit This A Statue de Saint James, showing The Path to Follow on the second arch of the door (XVth century). type: Monuments World66 rating: [rate it] Saint-Michel Basilica Edit This St Michel Basilica St Michel Basilica photo by: Olivier Aumage The North door is crowned with shells. The retable and altar in the Saint-Jacques Chapel (XVIIth century) with Jacqaire ornaments. The Cardinal François de Sourdis had work carried out in the chapel in honour of Saint James at the beginning of the XVIIth century –XVIIth century retable – a central painting of "The Apotheosis of Saint James" (1631) – stained glass window by Couturat, a contemporary work depicting Saint James’s life combating the infidels – on the right side, a pilgrim’s tombstone. type: Monuments World66 rating: [rate it] Chapelle de l'hôpital Saint-Jacques (Chapel of Saint James’s Hospital) Edit This (rue du Mirail) Founded in the XIIth century, it fell into ruin during the XVIIIth century. Remains of the chapel can be seen from rue Saint-François. type: Monuments World66 rating: [rate it] Rue Saint-James (Gascony translation of Saint-Jacques) Edit This Pilgrims’ route. type: Monuments World66 rating: [rate it] Saint-Seurin Basilica Edit This x It is in Bordeaux, the original pilgrim site, where Charlemagne is said to have lain down Roland’s ivory horn after the defeat of Ronceveaux. The Pilgrims’ guide to Santiago de Compostela also advised pilgrims to visit the body of Saint-Seurin. The statue of Saint James holding a staff in his right hand – South Door – (XIIIth century). type: Monuments World66 rating: [rate it] The Palais Rohan (Bordeaux city hall) Edit This The Palais Rohan The Palais Rohan In 1771 Ferdinand-Maximilien Mériadec de Rohan became Archbishop and undertook the reconstruction of the old quarters which dated from the Middle Ages, the new palace was completed in 1784. Despite numerous modifications, the interior of the palace has conserved the great stairway of honour, a suite of drawing rooms on the ground floor with sculpted woodworks and a dining room decorated with trompe-l’œils. type: 18th century Architecture World66 rating: [rate it] Crossroads or Montjoie Edit This (Barrière Saint-Genès) On the shaft a robed pilgrim carrying a pouch and staff (XVIth century). type: Monuments World66 rating: [rate it] Pessac Edit This Relais de Compostelle (XVIIth and XVIIIth centuries) and the Bardanad priory. (XVIth century) Cours de la Libération. type: Monuments World66 rating: [rate it] Gradignan Edit This Old hospital-priory in Cayac (XVIth century). Statue of Saint-James in the church (XVth century). type: Monuments World66 rating: [rate it] Musée d'Aquitaine (Aquitaine Museum) Edit This (20, cours Pasteur) A polychrome statue from Bordeaux’s XVth century Saint-Michel church representing the apostle and pilgrim Saint James. type: Monuments World66 rating: [rate it] ________Getting Around Edit This i cant believe its nto butter [Add Local transport mode] Trams & town centre Edit This Excellent, very modern, tram system for getting around town - though it is possible to walk most places if you are fairly fit. Buy tickets from machines with multi-lingual translation at Tram stops - per trip, multi-trip, daily or weekly tickets available. Many areas around the centre are virtually car free making it fume free and a very pleasant environment. Plenty of bicycles and mopeds but these are not an issue. _______Getting There Edit This . [Add Global transport mode] Red Edit This JetBus links the airport to the town every 45 minutes - costs 7 euros - stops at Place Gambetta & Gare St. Jean (the main railway station) + other hotel stops if requested. type: By Air World66 rating: [rate it] __________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This [Add Entertainment place] Restaurant Bar à Vins le 20 Edit This type: Wine Bars World66 rating: [rate it] address: 20 quai Chartrons url: www.cite-mondiale.com tel: +33 (0)5 56 01 78 78 O'Rowland'S Un Coin d'Irlande Edit This type: Irish Pubs World66 rating: [rate it] address: 50 rue Pessac tel: +33 (0)5 56 99 18 76 ::::::::::Cognac Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Barrels of Cognac at Hennessy Barrels of Cognac at Hennessy Dick Grey When you arrive in the small town of Cognac you immediately smell what it's famous for. Many distelleries give the air a heady scent. Most people are here for visiting one or more of the cognac chais. Most of them are situated on the Grand Rue which winds through the old centre. One of the best to visit is Hennesy a major name in brandy-land and run by a family of Irish origin. Hennesy has some 200,000 barrels of true cognac in stock. ::::::Ile dOleron Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see x The Ile d' Oleron is a very popular holiday destination for the French. It has excellent beaches. :::::::::La Rochelle Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see La Rochelle is one of the most interesting seaside towns in France. The centre and the waterfront date from the 17-th century when the town played an important in the trade with the new world. The most attractive area is located between the harbour and the place de Verdun. The Grosse Horloge is a gateway to the old town and dominates the harbour. It gives access to the rue du palais which is filled with shops under the 18-th century arcades. The main sights to visist include the Musee du nouveau Monde and the Hotel de Ville. Just south of La Rochelle is the Ile dOleron Frances second largest islands with lots of sandy beaches. ______Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This The General Humbert's Irish Pub 14 rue Saint Nicolas 17000 La Rochelle FRANCE Tel: +33(0)546370108 www.generalhumbert.com Situated near the Old harbour and around the corner from the Aquarium, The General Humbert’s is a buzzing La Rochelle boozer. The bar is one of the main meeting places for the locals and a place you don't want to miss when in La Rochelle . This is probably the most popular pub in town. A great night's drinking at the heart of the city, The General Humbert’s is well worth a look. This family owned pub takes its name from the French expeditionary force under the command of General Humbert which on August 6 th 1798 set sail from La Rochelle destined for Killala, Co. Mayo. The walls are adorned with outstanding historical, sports, music and political memorabilia. Pictures or jerseys signed by famous Irish sports stars (Keith Wood, Brian O’Driscoll, George Best, Willie John McBride, Brian Whelehan) and vynil records signed by Irish music legends such as U2, The Pogues, The Chieftains are displayed. If walls could talk, there's a thousand books within this very building. A unique gathering place definitely worth visiting. ::::::::Lege Cap Ferret Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see The "presqu'ile" of Lege Cap Ferret has the finest beaches in the south west of France. The pininsula is know for it's secondary residential community. ::::::::Poitiers Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see This is a really great place. Some attractions in Poitiers Baptistère Saint-Jean (4th Century) — the oldest church in France. Palace of Poitiers — the seat of the Dukes of Aquitaine. Cathedrale St-Pierre (12th Century) Musée Sainte-Croix Église St-Hilaire-le-Grand (11th Century) Hypogée des Dunes (underground chapel) Parc de Futuroscope (theme park and educational centre) Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: http://movingfrance.wordpress.com/2007/12/06/moving-to-poitiers-france/ |