​​🇫🇷 Bordeaux | Beyond Wine: A Historic City That Stole My Heart! 🏰

I went to ​​Bordeaux​​ for the world-class wines... but its stunning old towncompletely blew me away! As a longtime Paris resident, I’m not easily impressed—yet Bordeaux’s riverfront grandeurand hidden gemsdeserve 1-2 full daysof exploring. Here’s where to wanderalong the ​​Garonne River’s west bank​​ (from south to north!): ​​⛪ Must-See Landmarks​​ 1️⃣ ​​Basilique Saint-Michel​​ Gothic masterpiece⛪ + freestanding bell tower🔔 (climb for epic views!) 2️⃣ ​​Pont de Pierre​​ 🌉 Napoleon’s 17-arch bridge📸 (golden hour = insta-perfect) 3️⃣ ​​Porte de Bourgogne​​ 🏛️ Bordeaux’s “Arc de Triomphe”🎖️ (links to Victor Hugo Boulevard) 4️⃣ ​​Porte Cailhau​​ 🏰 Fairytale castle gate🏰 (thanks, Jay Chou!🎤) 5️⃣ ​​Cathédrale Saint-André​​ + ​​Pey-Berland Tower​​ Flamboyant Gothic cathedral✝️ + separate 15th-century tower🗼 (panoramic climb!) ​​🌟 Iconic Squares​​ 6️⃣ ​​Place de la Bourse​​ 💦 18th-century stock exchange💰 + Miroir d’Eau(world’s largest reflecting pool!) 7️⃣ ​​Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux​​ 🎭 Neoclassical opera house🎶 (€10 tickets🎟️) ​​💡 Pro Tips​​ ​​Walk It​​: All sights are within 2 miles🚶 (riverfront path = scenic!) Skip If​​: Short on time→ prioritize: ​​Place de la Bourse​​, ​​Cathédrale​​, ​​Pont de Pierre​​ ​​Hidden Gem​​: Rue Sainte-Catherine🛍️ (Europe’s longest shopping street!) ​​#BordeauxBeyondWine #FrenchHistory​