Bordeaux

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I've actually been to France before, last October made a overlong day trip on South West trains from Richmond then ferry over to Calais, all in all something to do but a bit pointless so about time it was tackled properly. This trip was travelling in a group to attend a Wedding. Journey was Eurostar to Paris then superb French TGN to Bordeaux. Checked into a charming family run hotel with straight forward crossants and coffee for breakfast of a mind blowing quality.

Most activities were around the wedding but a really stylish and laid back city that bathed in sunlight is to die for.

For a grand add on there was a day at the nearby beach resarch of Achachon which was as near to a proper beach resort as I've ever reached to date. Furthermore a tour of the St Emilion vinyards was sublime if not a little boozy.

Returned filled with good food, coffee and wine via Lille this time much refreshed if with a slightly adjusted upwards waistline and in love with the French approach to living.

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