THE CITY OF BORDEAUX

摘要

The elegant city of Bordeaux, on the Garonne river in the north Aquitaine region of southwest France, was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2007. The historic centre of the city, known as Port of the Moon, has been described as an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the age of Enlightenment. There are more protected buildings (347) than in any other French city, except Paris. Surrounded by vineyards, Bordeaux has been producing fine wines since the 8th century, and today is regarded as the world's major wine industry capital. The climate is mild, and weather is generally fine in October.