Gironde - A touch of terroir

Going around Gironde district, including Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, Sauternes, Graves and Médoc.

  • A mirror darkly

    Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux

  • Quintessential France

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

    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

  • The gate of Moria

    Obscuring the hidden entrance to the largest underground monolithic church in Europe.

    Saint-Émilion

  • Arches

    The cloister of Saint-Émilion

  • Gothic splendour

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

    Cathédrale St-André, Bordeaux

  • Into the light

    Saint-Émilion

  • Join in the chant

    Brasserie Bordelaise, Bordeaux

  • Splash zone

    Girondins monument at Esplanade des Quinconces, Bordeaux