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This episode takes you on a stroll through central Bordeaux, introducing the highlights and giving a little background history. \xa0Key moments from the past include a 12th century royal wedding and the demise of revolutionary heroes who died for Republican values. \xa0The architectural highlights include medieval turrets, 18th century mansions and a quayside 21st century stunner. \xa0 \xa0\xa0\n\xa0\nReading SuggestionEleanor of Aquitaine by Alison Weir\nUseful Links\xa0Tour of Grand Th\xe9\xe2treTickets for the Grand Th\xe9\xe2treBook ahead to climb the Tour Pey-BerlandMus\xe9e d\u2019AquitaineThe Grosse ClocheThe Porte Cailhau\xa0\n\xa0\nCity Breaks: all the history and culture you'd research for yourself if you had the time!Check our website to find more episodes from our Berlin series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk\nWe love to receive your comments and suggestions!\xa0You can e mail us at citybreaks@citybreakspodcast.co.ukAnd if you like what you hear, please do post comments or a review wherever you downloaded this episode. \xa0That would be very much appreciated!