Bordeaux, France was our final stop before returning to Granada for a couple weeks. Of course, their wine region is well known and we tried a few different wines from various vineyards as well as walked all over the main part of the city. There were some additional things that would have been need to check out if we had a car or more time. Enjoy!

When we first arrived we found that our tram line was down and that we were to take a bus and walk through the old city to find our hotel. I thought this was a fun, colorful idea to provide shade while highlighting the entrances to this promenade.

This was the first old city gate we walked through to get to our hotel. This particular one was Porte Dijeaux near Place Gambetta.

The boys looking to cool off at a fountain located in Place de la Bourse.

At the Miroir d’Eau across the street from the Place de la Bourse.

Kids have a great time running through the fountains in the Summertime.

We got to see how the French celebrate Bastille Day. There were so many people lined up along the river watching the fireworks.

This was the closest I could get to still water while also trying to capture the scene across the street after most people had spilled away from the Miroir after the fireworks. The buildings across the way were originally built as hotels, but I’m not sure if they are still. It’s a major symbol for the city now.

This is the Tour Pey Berland and is a bell tower with views of the city. It was built as the cathedral next door couldn’t support the weight of the bell.

The back side of Saint-André Cathedral. If you look high and to the left you can see a guy in climbing gear cleaning the church.

The main entrance of Saint-André Cathedral with it’s free standing bell tower to the left.

The interior facing the pulpit.

The Grand Theatre of Bordeaux and oh wait, who’s that guy?

Zen.

The Monument aux Girondins at the Esplanade des Quinconces otherwise the esplanade was quite empty.

A close up of the other side of the fountain.

This is Porte Cailhou and dates back to 1495 and was built to celebrate King Charles VIII’s win so it served as a defense along the wall as well as a monument.

A monument we caught after dinner honoring the people who died during World War I and II.