Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department of southwestern France. Bordeaux is the world's largest wine capital. It is home to Vinexpo, the world's largest wine fair, while the region's wine economy generates €14.5 billion annually. Wine trading began during Roman times when Bordeaux was shipping wine brought from the Midi. In the 1st century, the lands surrounding Bordeaux started being cultivated with vineyards. The historic part of the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its "outstanding urban and architectural ensemble of the 18th century."

If you are a lover of fine wine, Bordeaux is the ideal vacation destination for you. You can taste both white and red wines here. The red wines are typically made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and the rarer Carmenere grapes. The white wines are crafted from Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Muscadelle. Beyond wine, Bordeaux is also an important tourist region. Among the most notable attractions are the City of History and Art, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a range of 18th-century buildings, such as the Grand Theatre, Girondine Columns, Tourny Alleys, Stone Bridge, Saint Andrew's Cathedral, and the Pey-Berland Tower. Other highlights include Bordeaux Monumental – a permanent exhibition, Pont Pierre, Monument aux Girondins – dedicated to local representatives executed by guillotine, Maison du Vin or the House of Wine, Musée d'Aquitaine, Musée des Beaux-Arts, and Musée des Arts Décoratifs. Noteworthy religious sites include Basilique Saint-Michel and Cathédrale Saint-André.

As an internationally renowned and fascinating destination, Bordeaux hosts a series of exciting annual events and festivals. These include the International Showjumping, Bordeaux Spring Fair, Bordeaux River Festival, Garden Festival, Festival International du Cinéma au Féminin, Autumn Fair, Bordeaux Film Festival, and, of course, the Bordeaux Wine Festival. You can reach Bordeaux in time to enjoy a delicious wine tasting via airlines such as TAROM, Wizzair, Ryanair Vueling Airlines, KLM, Air France, and TAP.