A mirror darkly

Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux

Whispers of past glory

The ruins of an amphitheater is all that remains of the once vibrant Roman city of Burdigala. The theatre once held up to 15 000 spectators.

Amphithéâtre de Bordeaux dit Palais Gallien

Mellon

This was once the main entrance into the city.

La Porte Cailhau, Bordeaux

Quintessential France

Overlooking the old market square, dating back to 800 AD after St. Emilion first came to the area.

Saint-Émilion

The gate of Moria

Behind me is the hidden entrance to the largest underground monolithic church in Europe.

Reine in Saint-Émilion

Arches

The cloister of Saint-Émilion

Into the light

Saint-Émilion

A noble rot

This small village is famous for their sweet wine bearing the same name. The grapes are affected by a rot, causing them to become raisined which results in a sweet and strong wine.

Vineyard of Château d'Arche, Sauternes

A noble rot

This small village is famous for their sweet wine bearing the same name. The grapes are affected by a rot, causing them to become raisined which results in a sweet and strong wine.

Sauternes

It was the best of times

Brasserie Bordelaise, Bordeaux

Splash zone

Girondins monument at Esplanade des Quinconces, Bordeaux

Gothic night

The cathedral dominates central part of the city, with oldest section being from 1096.

Cathédrale St-André, Bordeaux

Blue on gold

Place de la Bourse

Rails towards salvation

Reine on Rue Vital Carles, Bordeaux

In vino veritas

This impressive store connects five floors with a spiral staircase, surrounded by 15 000 bottles of wine.

L'Indendant, Bordeaux