Bordeaux Episode 04 Riverside Heritage

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

This post is all about Bordeaux's riverside heritage. \xa0We\u2019ll 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. \xa0We 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. \xa0\nUseful Links\xa0Mus\xe9e d\u2019Aquitaine\xa0 \xa0Museum of Bordeaux Maritime History\xa0Wine and Trade Museum\xa0\xa0 \xa0 \xa0National Customs Museum\xa0 \xa0Museum of the Sea and Marine Life\xa0Tour of the Bridges Walk (self-guided)\xa0 \xa0Bordeaux Tourist Office: ideas for enjoying the River Garonne\xa0\xa0Boat Trips on the Garonne\xa0 \xa0Bordeaux Tourist Office: Visiting the Gironde Estuary\xa0 \xa0\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 Bordeaux series or to browse our back catalogue of other cities which are well worth visiting: https://www.citybreakspodcast.co.uk\n\xa0\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!