Julie and I went to the Bassin des Lumières a.k.a. the submarine base a few days ago. Let’s face it, you can’t miss it if you’re staying in Bordeaux. Let me explain you why. Bassin des lumières could be translated to english by “basin of light”. But you can find it on Google maps under…
Bordeaux has over 2,000 years of history. The city is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007. It is famous for its elegant architecture, vibrant culture, and world-class wine, and often hailed as one of the most stunning cities in Europe. Wondering what to see in Bordeaux? Honestly, everything! Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry,…
What better way to spend a rainy winter day than exploring a museum? Bordeaux enjoys mild winters, but there are still days when staying indoors feels just right! On one such day (sunday 6th january 2025), Julie and I decided to spend the entire day visiting some of the city’s main museums: the Museum of…
Bordeaux benefits from an oceanic climate. Ok, good. And what does it mean? Here is what wikipedia says about oceanic climate: generally featuring cool to warm summers and cool to mild winters (for their latitude), with a relatively narrow annual temperature range and few extremes of temperature Well it means that the proximity of Bordeaux with the…
Bordeaux is renowned for having over 3,000 mascarons—possibly the largest collection of these decorative sculptures in any city worldwide. Mascarons date back to ancient times, where they were used in Greco-Roman architecture to adorn buildings and ward off evil spirits. They often symbolized deities or mythological figures. The word “mascaron” comes from Italian language and…