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.
Category Visits
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.
Tel Aviv: superficiality or freedom?
I spent one week in Tel Aviv, a city that grows fast and has a Western flair. I felt a carefree and modernity atmosphere, but also a lack of authenticity. Discover the places I visited and the people I met during my stay.
Five days in Jerusalem: the start of a one-month Israel discovery tour
Jerusalem, which is at the center of a conflict and has an astonishing beauty, leaves no one indifferent. Here's the story of my visit of the holy city.
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.
An atmosphere of heritage discovery on a Sunday afternoon
Every year in September, during the European Heritage Days, you can discover sites that are usually closed to the public. In this context, I visited 2 historic places in Bordeaux.
A treasure hunt in a second-hand shop
On the ground floor of an old building in the Saint-Pierre district of Bordeaux, there is a second-hand shop called "Au Dénicheur". I like the diversity of the old objects that are offered. That's why I visited the place, looking for a useful item.
Savours from abroad at the Capucins market
I often shop at the Capucins market in Bordeaux because I enjoy the great variety of products and the lively atmosphere. I met there 4 different stall owners offering world cuisine. Read their story and see what's going on behind the scenes.