• French House (Our favourite! Reservation recommended)

• Le Bistrot Du Fromager (Charcuterie, Wine & Beer)

• La Douce Parenthèse (Tartes, soups & salads)

• Nomad (Middle-Eastern)

• French Bastards (Pastries & Coffee)

• Soif (French & Organic Wines)

• Les Drôles (French)

• Frida (Mediterranean Tapas & Cocktails)

• Paulette (Vegetarian)

• Rôtisserie Poulettes Fernand Lafargue (Chicken)

• Pickles (French)

• Focaccia NOVETTINO (Sandwiches)

• Books & Coffee (Brunch)

• Ô p'tit Bahut (Charcuterie)

• Monzu (Italian - Good Group Dining)

• Naï Naï (Mandarin)

• Palatino (Italian)

• DS Cafe (All Day Dining)

• HESTÏA Greek (Casual)

• Le Rooftop du Grand Hôtel (Intercontinental)

• Papin (Bar with Share Plates)

A vibrant city and world famous as the capital of wine, Bordeaux sits along the Garonne River in southwestern France. Known for its elegant 18th century architecture and UNESCO listed historic centre, the city blends rich history with lively modern culture. Bordeaux also offers a thriving food scene, charming cafés and beautiful riverside promenades. We are so excited to share this special place with you during our wedding celebrations! ✨

Sight Seeing in Bordeaux:

• Walk down Rue Sainte-Catherine - a 1.2 km long, mostly pedestrianized street.

• Miroir d'eau/Place de la Bourse

• Learn about wine at La Cité du Vin

• Tour Pey Berland

• Admire Cathédrale Saint‑André de Bordeaux

• Have a picnic at Jardin Public

• Monument aux Girondins

• Passage Sarget

• Musée des Beaux-Arts

• Wine tasting at La Belle Cave

Les Vins🍷

Bordeaux wine region is the world’s largest fine wine region, celebrated for its diversity of styles shaped by varied soils, climate and winemaking traditions. The region is broadly divided into five areas. The Left Bank, including Médoc and Graves, is known for structured Cabernet led reds. The Right Bank, including Saint Émilion and Pomerol, produces rich Merlot based wines. The Côtes, such as Bourg and Blaye, offer robust and great value reds. Entre Deux Mers is known for fresh approachable wines, while Sauternes is famous for its refined dry whites and world renowned sweet wines.

Saint-Émilion 🏰

A charming medieval village set on a limestone plateau, Saint-Émilion is famous for its vineyards, cobbled streets and sweeping views of the surrounding wine country. Its remarkable Monolithic Church of Saint-Émilion, carved entirely from limestone, and its underground catacombs are UNESCO listed treasures that reflect centuries of history. Today the village is filled with charming cafés, boutique shops and historic châteaux, making it a beautiful place to wander and explore. If you have time, we highly recommend joining a local wine tour to experience the region’s renowned vineyards and tastings.

Arcachon Bay 🏖️

The Bassin dʼArcachon is a bay, just over 60km from Bordeaux, accessible by car or train. Renowned for its oyster farming, sandy beaches, and the massive Dune du Pilat (the tallest sand dune in Europe). There are two picturesque towns either side of the bay: Arcachon and Cap Ferret.