The inhabitants of the capital of Aquitaine combine a lot of seemingly incompatible traits - emotionality combined with restraint, and some pride combined with affability. To get an idea their mentality, it is enough to remember D'Artagnan from Aleksandr Dumas's famous historical novel. It fits the description of a passionate but at the same time discreet local resident of Bordeaux like no one else. A feature of …
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Another historic building is currently occupied by Hotel La Maison Bordeaux, which is also ready to offer couples accommodation to suit every taste. They are all decorated in an exclusive design style, and the rooms painted in lilac shades are characterized by a special charm. The rooms have beautiful parquet flooring, and beautiful artistically illuminated panels are mounted on the brightly colored walls. Fans of …
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Fans of Victor Hugo would be rather interested in walking through the street of his name, where there is the most amazing parking lot in the city. This unusual attraction is strongly recommended to tourists who're always looking for original photos while traveling. It is quite easy to distinguish this parking space from the others - its fencing is broken by a green Jaguar. If you visit Bordeaux in the summer, …
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Such mode of transport as bicycle is quite popular all over France. And the capital of Aquitaine is not an exception in this regard - as well as in the fact that people look after their health, which is confirmed by lots of sports and recreation facilities. In order to rent a bike, you should contact companies such as Bordeaux Bike Tour, O2 Cycles, Bordeaux Bike Experience, Bordeaux a Velo. There are also interesting …
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1. A large part of the local malls and shops open around 10:00 and work until 18:00 - 20:00. Some shops close for a small lunch break. Saturday is usually considered a short working day, and Sunday is a day off.
2. Tourists, who plan to make purchases that exceed 330 Euros, are recommended to make a special document called Detaxe. When you are leaving the country, this document will be used to …
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Modest Hotel Maison Fredon occupying a building dating back to the 18th century is within walking distance of the railway station. Each of the hotel's five rooms is unique, their interior represents an original combination of antique accessories and modern designer decorations. Old carpets and hand-made wooden furniture are perfectly combined with original glass decorations and paintings by contemporary artists. …
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Travelling around France - transportation network
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It is worth noting that the road surface in the country is at an excellent level. However, it is quite difficult to travel in a rented car in large cities. The fact is that in the capital, Marseilles, and other large tourist cities, there is a huge problem with a lack of parking spaces. In addition, huge traffic jams occur during peak hours. It is therefore advisable to only use a car when making long distance trips. Hitchhiking in France is not common. That is why it makes sense to hitchhike only if you find yourself on the outskirts of a city. It is worth noting that in France the services of taxi companies are also very popular. Prices for taxi trips can become more expensive in the evening, on weekends, or on holidays. Please note that if you need to order a taxi for a trip of more than 20 kilometers, the charging will not be based on the distance traveled, but on the time spent. On average, this costs about 15 euros per hour.
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