Bordeaux: A Southwest French City of Sailing Ships and History

The history of Bordeaux seems inextricably linked with "ships." As a city of art and history in southwestern France, Bordeaux has been the political center of the region since Roman times. It amassed great wealth through the modern wine trade and, as the former Duchy of Aquitaine, had very close ties with England. 🚢 In the last 3rd-century map of Bordeaux, we can see that there was once a small river perpendicular to the Garonne River, which has now completely disappeared. The riverside district of Chartrons, once a fashionable neighborhood, was home to many wine merchants and ships. Countless barrels of wine were transported along the wide Garonne River to all corners of the world. 🌍 Last weekend, I visited the Mer Marine Museum (Musée Mer Marine), located not far from the port. There, I discovered many exquisite ship models, which deepened my understanding of the city's centuries-old history. I even found a model of the Titanic's remains and original newspapers from over a hundred years ago. Standing in front of the hundreds of beautiful ship models in the first picture, I couldn't help but think of the classic line: "Our journey is to the stars and the sea!" 🌟 If you have a passion for the ocean and ships, or if you have children, I highly recommend visiting this place on weekends. You can also check out the nearby Bassins des Lumières, which was converted from a submarine base, for some fun! 🎈 Practical Information Musée Mer Marine Transport: Take Tram B to Rue Achard Station and walk a few minutes. Admission: 14 euros for adults, with reduced prices available. Children under 6 are free. (From January 8th to 26th, the museum is closed for maintenance. It is open at other times.) #CapturingThisMoment #ThisTemplateIsSomethingElse #France #FrenchTravel #FrenchLife #Bordeaux #SouthOfFrance