The Gironde, Bordeaux

Bordeaux

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September 21st 2012
So - on from the Loire to Bordeaux. I suppose we tend to associate Bordeaux with being a wine region. That's accurate in its own way, but there's much more to it than that. First, Bordeaux is a medium-sized city. The city and the region have a long and colourful history, with significance for many other countries and areas. For example, during a large part of the Hundred Years War (F ... read more

Europe » France » Aquitaine » Bordeaux

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more