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News • Bordeaux • Aquitaine • France • 2013-03-27

Bordeaux capital of the great wines and of the gastronomy.

Bordeaux, capital of the great wines and of the gastronomy in the South-West part of France, will welcome as part of “Bordeaux Celebrates the River” one of the most important sailing races: “the Solo Race of the Figaro Eric Bompard Cachemire”. The event is considerable because, for the first time in its history, the race will start from the heart of a city. During 10 days, the Bordeaux banks will bring together amateurs and people with a passion for sailing: ambiance and strong sensations guaranteed! Read more

Bordeaux has had more than 3 million visitors in 2012, the Bordeaux Tourism Office has welcomed 745 000 tourists, which has increased by 57% in a decade. The hotel nights have also increased by 55%. Thanks to the urban projects of Bordeaux, the city is more attractive than ever before since it continues to appeal to the visitors, through the river, thevineyards and the cultural centres among others.

The Bordeaux Tourism Office offers a tailer made package « 3 days/ 2 nights », starting 120€, including : guided tours in Bordeaux and in the vineyards, a free access to the main sites, a transport card, shopping advantages, wine tasting … An all inclusive package available all year round, to discover on www.bordeaux-tourisme.com. Read more

With almost 10% of the daily trips by bike of its inhabitants, almost 170 km of cycle lanes and the “bike-tourist city” label, Bordeaux pushed itself at the front of the great European cycling cities. Philippe Starck offers at the city of Bordeaux the design of the future scooter bike “the Pibal” available this summer. Until then, the new guide “Bordeaux by bike” is fun and attractive tool to discover Bordeaux in French and English. Read more

The Bordeaux Museum of Contemporary Art (CAPC) celebrates its 40th anniversary and presents for the occasion a remarkable cultural and artistic programme. This celebration year will be based on exhibitions (« Yard » by Allan Kaprow, Raphaël Hefti) and conferences led by the art historian François Cusset. Young contemporary artists will also be highlighted. Markus Schinwald will present in the nave of the building, a mechanical theatre with a magnetised cage inhabited by mutant creatures andabstract works (May 15th till end of September 2013). Read more

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