At Malagar, where culture rhymes with transmission
About 50 kilometers from Bordeaux, a beautiful estate which belonged to the writer François Mauriac is open for visits. Here's what you can see and learn during a guided tour.
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Surf camp in Lacanau: a relaxing weekend
A weekend in a surf club in Lacanau, near Bordeaux, kicked off my season.
Meeting booksellers at the antiquarian book fair
Every year, the antiquarian book fair of Bordeaux gathers about 20 booksellers. During the 2024 edition, I talked with some of them about their activity. I also discovered surprising publications on the tables.
How I rediscovered the history of the port of Bordeaux
In the Chartrons district of Bordeaux, a private museum offers a journey through centuries. Discover what I learned about the History of the city.
Bordeaux to San Sebastian by bike via the Atlantic cycling route
La Vélodyssée is the French section of a bicycle route that interlinks several European countries and goes down the Atlantic coast from north to south. Follow me on my ride from Bordeaux to San Sebastian.
How I cycled around the largest estuary in Europe
Discover the encounters I made and the challenges I faced during my bike ride around the Gironde estuary, surrounded by gorgeous landscape.
In the synagogue of Bordeaux
I enjoy discovering the places of worship of religions I know not much about. Especially when they are beautiful historical monuments. Here is how I experienced the tour of the synagogue of Bordeaux.
The antiquarian book fair, a place for discovery and exchanges
An antiquarian book fair takes place once a year on the cour Mably, in the city centre of Bordeaux. Out of curiosity, I decided to visit it.
Meeting Gaël, the crafter of handmade world globes
Discover Orbis Terrae, a company that makes customizable world globes. The founder, Gaël Gaborel, opened the doors of his workshop in Cognac for me.
An evening in Bordeaux full of good living and History
I like the fact that Bordeaux is an old city. However, many traces of the past are hardly visible at first glance. To notice them, you must take your time. That's what I did during a summer evening.