Culture and
Photo : Bernard Tocheport
Heritage
Bordeaux has been officially included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites as of 28 June 2007.
This distinction recognises the beauty and unity of style of Bordeaux's architectural heritage, which has developed harmoniously over the centuries and remained remarkably well-preserved.
The Bordeaux World Heritage site is the largest urban entity to be so honoured. It covers 1,810 hectares, or half of the city, from the outer boulevards to the banks of the Garonne.
Tranquil
Photo : Bernard Tocheport
How can you enjoy the city centre without worrying about parking?
Stay at the Blue House, only minutes from the Barrière Saint Genès tramstop on Line B where you can leave your vehicle and visit Old Bordeaux. Enjoy the cafés and restaurants in the city centre. Take a stroll around the pedestrianized streets...
The blue lodge location
Click on the link below to acces the website for Bordeaux public transport:
http://www.infotbc.com/ftp/FR_ligne/PlandetailleTRAMABC_mars08.pdf
Natural
a choice of out-of-the way or urban beaches
And of course other activities, and places to discover ...
Regular Events :
River festival
Bordeaux wine festival
VINITECH
VINEXPO
International Exhibition of Bordeaux
CALENDER OF EVENTS of all the activities and festivals in Bordeaux :
site internet mairie de Bordeaux
and Wine-producing heritage
At the Blue Lodge ...
Find all kinds of leisure activies just at hand ! Ideal for day trips followed by an evening of entertainment in the city.
There are plenty of things to do and places to discover ! For tips from the locals of the region just ask us ! We've lived here for years!
Less than 45 mins by car :
- the Atlantic Ocean with kilometres of long sandy beaches
- the bassin d'arcachon, and the Dune du Pyla : the biggest dune in Europe 117 m
- numerous lakes and rivers ( Lacanau, Hourtin...)
- the largest Forest in Europe : la Forêt des Landes
the Landes heritage park and its ecomuseum, where you can visit a village that recreates 19th Century life in the Landes. http://www.parc-landes-de-gascogne.fr/1-16777-Marqueze-et-le-Pavillon-des-Landes-de-Gascogne.php
- the chateaux of Bordeaux's wine producers
The most famous vineyards are within 45 minutes from the house : an opportunity to discover wine production and tasting direct from the Chateau for a day trip
The Blue Lodge is situated only minutes from the Pessac Léognan vineyards (Pique Caillou, Pape Clément and Haut Brion...) and less than an hour from St Emilion.
Special Wine exposition, VINEXPO 2009 : from Sunday 21st June to Thursday 25th June 2009. Availability of the whole house for next VINITECH and VINEXPO session : Book now, to stay in Bordeaux. (contact us)
Map of the region and the "apellations d'origine controlées"
