Bordeaux. Much more than wine alone

Located on the Atlantic coast, the Bordeaux region is a fascinating combination of viticulture, 18th Century architecture and ultra-modern technology.

The vineyard of France

Bordeaux is the crowning jewel of France's illustrious wine regions. It has 300,000 acres under cultivation, produces over 700 million bottles each vintage and is home to over 9,000 wine producers.

Some of the most expensive wines in the world come from Bordeaux, and touring its renowned vineyards is a unique experience. The most popular areas are the Médoc, St Emilion, Graves and the Sauternes.

A joy for the senses

As a Corporate Travel expert, Alcep helps you to create an excellent and unusual visit itinerary. Firstly, there are many outstanding places to see in the City of Bordeaux, such as the 13th Century Grosse Cloche, which looks like it just came out of fairyland.

Outlying areas also have many attractions. Two examples are the 17th Century Chateau in Cadillac, the charming medieval town of St Emilion and the majestic Chateau Margaux, where exceptional red wine is produced.

There are many other places to indulge yourself. Try the Bordeaux Wine Festival every June, which attracts 350,000 global visitors. Close to the city is Arcachon Bay, the perfect place for oysters and other seafood. Then there's Les Sources de Caudalie incorporating a wonderful rustic hotel, a Michelin-starred restaurant and spa.

The latest in technology

Alongside the wine production and the grand architecture, Bordeaux is also one of France's principal industrial and technology regions.

The Laser Mégajoule, one of the most powerful lasers in the world, is being developed here for Europe's optical and laser industries. Bordeaux is also the centre of France's aeronautic industry, with companies such as Dassault based here.