Things to do in Bordeaux, the capital of French wine
Bordeaux, one of France’s most beautiful cities, is a perfect destination for lovers of wine, food, and history. Ranking as the ninth largest city in the country with a population of around 270.000 as of 2026, Bordeaux is also the capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and the Gironde department. In this comprehensive travel guide, I'll walk you through the best things to do in Bordeaux, where to sample delicious food and wine, the best places to stay, and tips on getting around the city. At the end of this post, I've also included a map so you can easily pinpoint all the locations mentioned here. Whether you're drawn by its world-famous vineyards or its stunning architecture, Bordeaux has something for everyone!
A peaceful weekend in Villa Abecia & Camargo
This weekend we decided to explore a bit outside Tarija. Hence, we headed to Villa Abecia and Camargo in the Chuquisaca region for some time off while enjoying wines and singanis in the Bolivian countryside. We actually found paradise! Learn what there is to do in this area in two days.
Discovering singani with Casa Real
Time to discover the making process of the Bolivian national drink: singani! We visited Casa Real in order to know more.
Visiting ‘Bodegas Aranjuez’
A daytrip to Lausanne & the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
We spent a wonderful Saturday having wine with friends in an area by lake Léman close to Lausanne known as the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces. The weather was lovely and this was the best way to say good bye to summer.
Exploring Castilla: Valladolid & Zamora
Discover delicious tapas, history and a lot more! Read here about my visits to the historic Spanish cities of Valladolid and Zamora.
California road trip (part I)_Napa & Sonoma Valley
Follow my road trip with a couple of friends along Highway 101 in California! Let's visit Napa & Sonoma Valley and drink some good wine. Cheers!