Properties In Bordeaux
Bordeaux is one of Europe's greatest cities of culture and unarguably the wine capital of the world. It is therefore of little suprise that one can also find some wonderful property for sale.
Located 45 minutes from the ocean (Dune du Pyla and Arcachon), 2 hours from Spain and 2 hours or so from the ski slopes of the Pyrenees, Bordeaux offers a perfect location to live, a wonderful lifestyle and a multitude of attractions. Bordeaux can truly boast that it is a city to work and play.
Bordeaux has lost none of its grandeur in the modern age, displaying an impressive number of historical monuments and cathedrals. Many of which are floodlit at night to show off their beauty and create a pleasant ambience across the city. Three of the monuments in Bordeaux are also graced as World Heritage Sites.
Despite its magnificent eighteenth century buildings with their beautiful facades, its grand squares and roman arches, Bordeaux is very much a modern city and undergoing change. As such, Bordeaux is the 6th largest city in France with its centre having a population of around 230 000 inhabitants.
Bordeaux is currently in the midst of a renaissance with substantial investment having already been made in a new tram system, cycleways and a complete rejuvenation of the river front (the quays). It now bustles with cafes, bars, boutiques and an active nightlife. And as a result, investment has created an attractive market for Bordeaux property.
With a far-sighted program, the river Garonne is once again integrated into the heart of Bordeaux and no longer acts as a barrier between the right and left banks. In fact, the quays on both sides of the water are the setting for such noteworthy events as the Fête le Vin (Wine Festival) and Fête du Fleuve (River Festival). Moreover, numerous cruise ships recognise Bordeaux as a noteworthy city by docking right in its heart against the Port de la Lune.
Bordeaux is twinned with ten large cities around the world including Bristol, Munich, Porto and Madrid. It now takes an international role and has become a major venue for trade fairs and conferences. As such, Bordeaux is truly a place of major interest to tourists, investors and those coming to live; a place worthy of its inhabitants who can be justly proud of it.
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This page - titled bordeaux property for sale takes extracts from the press pack offered by the Bordeaux Office De Tourisme.
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