2 days in Bordeaux, heading for the Port de la Lune

Why not start the day with a stroll down the famous rue Sainte-Catherine. It's one of the city's must-sees, and impossible to miss. This entirely pedestrianised street links the Place de la Comédie, not far from the Grand Théâtre, to the Place de la Victoire with the Theimer column. It is 1,200 metres long and 10 metres wide. Usually packed with people, it's best to get there in the morning as soon as the shops open. You're bound to find something to suit your taste, with something to suit every budget. The Promenade Sainte-Catherine is home to over 200 shops, ranging from luxury boutiques to high street shops.

The morning has gone by and you're starting to feel hungry, so the Aphrodite restaurant will be delighted to welcome you. The à la carte menu offers Greek specialities at excellent value for money.

After a good meal, head for Petrusse, a 9-minute walk from Rue Sainte Catherine. With over 300 points of sale, the boutique has become a benchmark in scarf design. You can accessorise your outfits more easily by choosing from a range of different stole styles.

Continue the walk and stop off at La Toque cuivrée, a traditional house specialising in Bordeaux cannelés. Taste them on the way to the Botanical Garden, just across the river and a 20-minute drive away. Discover a complete institution on the world of plants, a space devoted mainly to the conservation of botanical heritage. Guided tours and events are organised on a variety of themes.

To round off the day, head to l'Estacade for dinner in its panoramic restaurant, which serves specialities from the South-West of France. Set on stilts, the restaurant overlooks the Place de la Bourse.

On this second day, discover what Bordeaux is so famous for. Have breakfast at Roze Bordeaux, which offers pastries and brunches. Take the car and drive 15 minutes to the famous Cité du Vin.

Alternatively, take tram line C to Quinconces and then line B to La Cité du Vin, which will take you 20 minutes. As its name suggests, this is a wine-themed exhibition located in the Bacalan district. Throughout your visit, you'll be offered a number of different options: wine tasting, exhibitions and events. The shape of the building is "reminiscent both of wine swirling in a glass and of the eddies of the Garonne, which borders the site". At 55 metres high, it has 10 floors, the 7th of which houses a gourmet restaurant called Le 7, offering a panoramic view of the entire Port de la Lune.

After your visit, you can have lunch on site at Le 7, or at the Scopitone restaurant, a 12-minute drive away. Its typically French cuisine is renowned for its foie gras, cooked to perfection by the chef.

The day continues with a wine theme, with excursions organised just outside the city, to the Médoc and Saint-Émilion wine-growing areas. Accompanied by guides, you'll explore Bordeaux's most prized vineyards, cellars and châteaux.

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If you don't want to be accompanied on your visit, some estates are directly accessible by public transport, such as Château Luchey Halde, Château du Taillan and Château Pape Clément, one of the oldest Grands Crus in the region. Buses 23, 24 and 42 will take you in their direction. After a long day, the Tertre restaurant in Saint-Emilion will be delighted to welcome you and serve French cuisine at excellent value for money.

At the end of a day rich in discoveries, we suggest the Maison de la Tour to spend the night in a warm atmosphere.