Bordeaux Episode 04 Riverside Heritage

Published: June 7, 2023, 6:17 p.m.

This post is all about Bordeaux's riverside heritage.  We’ll be looking at a number of museums which explore the links between Bordeaux, the River Garonne and its trading prosperity, including the dark stain of slavery and how that is remembered in the city today.  We end with ideas for the many ways to enjoy the riverside in Bordeaux, plus ideas for exploring the Gironde Estuary and its unique history and wildlife more widely.   Useful Links Musée d’Aquitaine   Museum of Bordeaux Maritime History Wine and Trade Museum      National Customs Museum   Museum of the Sea and Marine Life Tour of the Bridges Walk (self-guided)   Bordeaux Tourist Office: ideas for enjoying the River Garonne  Boat Trips on the Garonne   Bordeaux Tourist Office: Visiting the Gironde Estuary     City 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 Bordeaux series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk   We love to receive your comments and suggestions! You 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.  That would be very much appreciated!