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Debriefing my stay in Bordeaux
Bordeaux is undeniably a very pleasant city to discover and rediscover, both for its heritage and its gastronomy. A look back at my recent stay to help you prepare yours.
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Bordeaux-Paris in Economy on Air France: an excellent crew makes all the difference!
This flight between Bordeaux and Paris in Economy on Air France reconciled me for a moment with the airline's short-haul service, which is totally negleted by the airline. It just goes to show that all it takes is a...
Visiting Bordeaux in one or two days: a handy guide
Bordeaux is undoubtedly one of France's most beautiful cities, not least for its 18th-century façades, which make the quayside one of France's finest architectural ensembles. What's more, it can be visited quickly and easily, in just one or two...
Maison Nouvelle in Bordeaux: a superb experience in the world of Chef Etchebest
Maison Nouvelle, Chef Philippe Etchebest's new Michelin-starred restaurant, is more than just a fine dining experience; it's a journey into the chef's world, strongly influenced by his own personality.
I've been wanting to try Maison Nouvelle for a long...
Un Soir à Shibuya in Bordeaux: a simple, authentic Japanese restaurant
Un Soir à Shibuya in Bordeaux is a restaurant that may not look like much, but where you can dine on simple, authentic Japanese cuisine, the antithesis of the chain restaurants that abound everywhere.
I discovered Un soir à Shibuya...
Restaurant Cromagon in Bordeaux: discovering a future Michelin-starred restaurant?
Cromagnon in Bordeaux is an excellent restaurant offering elaborate cuisine without unnecessary frills, the result of the work and inspiration of a truly atypical chef.
Cromagnon was one of the restaurants I had identified when planning my trip, and had...
L’Embarcadère restaurant in Bordeaux: bland
L'Embarcadère is a well-known Bordeaux seafood restaurant, but surprisingly enough, given the city's location, the end result is rather disappointing.
After my first three dinners in Bordeaux, I wanted to take a refreshing change and decided that a seafood restaurant...
Restaurant La Tupina in Bordeaux: Southwestern cuisine that’s good, simple, high-quality and without fuss.
If you're looking for a quality Southwestern cuisine that's simple and unpretentious, La Tupina is for you. As long as you're prepared to take out your wallet, and don't be too demanding about service when the restaurant is full.
When...
L’Entrecôte in Bordeaux: a must, always the same pleasure
L'Entrecôte is rightly an institution, if not a legend, in Bordeaux. It serves a unique dish (a sirloin) with French fries and a secret sauce recipe that has made the property famous, and causes long queues every day at...