Grand European Tour: Bordeaux to Poitiers : The Wine Capital of France . Our journey began with a change of scenery as we traveled into France across Gascony for an orientation of Bordeaux , the wine capital of France. The city is an elegant blend of traditional and modern, reputed for its stylishness. We explored the area on foot, soaking up the atmosphere, admiring the façades of the old buildings, and enjoying some good shopping and dining. The Allées de Tourny leads down to the Place de la Comedie and the Grand Théâtre, home to the Opéra National de Bordeaux, as well as the Ballet National de Bordeaux. Bordeaux features large department stores, luxury brands, leading nationwide ready-to-wear shops, Parisian couturiers, jewellers, craftsmen, perfume shops, leather goods shops, and specialised boutiques of all kinds. A simple walk across the Triangle, down the famous rue Sainte-Catherine, or through Old Bordeaux revealed the incredible range of goods of a...
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