Arrived at St Jean station and walked twenty mins to the old town via the Marche de Capucins, a large covered daily fresh market.
Old town pretty but run down. Central Bordeaux nice and wealthier. Visited various gates/arches, the renaissance Place de la Bourse, old streets, opera house, cathedral etc. A number of UNESCO world heritage sites.
Had Nicola’s birthday lunch in a small French bistro. Pavé de boeuf for Robin and Margret de Canard for Nicola with tarts aux pommes for dessert.Read more