Day trip into Bordeaux

 Tuesday 27/09/22

As predicted, there was some rain overnight and it was still drizzly when we woke up.  Luckily, by the time we set off, it was clearing up a bit.

Very pleased with ourselves having managed to negotiate the public transport into town.

We took a short walk to the bus stop, practiced our French with the bus driver and set off on a very squeaky bendy-bus.  We then changed to a tram along the route which was luckily much quieter and this took us right into the city, which was perfect.

The magnificent gothic Bordeaux Cathedral

The magnificent entrance to the cathedral

We had a lovely walk along the Garonne during a brief period of sunshine and then stopped for 'un café et croissant' at the local market - very French.

Unfortunately the mirror pool was empty but the Place de la Bourse was still stunning

Hotel de Ville, the town hall.

Porte Cailhau, which used to be the main entrance to the city

Lots of winding alleys, you're never sure when a car or van will suddenly appear!

Inside the Basilica of Saint Michel

The commercial sections livened up as the day wore on.

We had to try the local delicacy, Canelé, lovely doughy balls with a rum flavour.  Yum!

The stunning sculpture 'Sanna' by Catalan artist, Jaume Plensa

It really is a lovely city, small enough that one can see most of the sights on foot - assuming you like walking!  We had a lovely day out and managed to get back to Bokkie just before the rain set in again. 

Tomorrow we move further north.