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- Destinations
- Europe
- France
- Bordeaux
- Bordeaux Wine Country
Bordeaux Wine Country
The area surrounding Bordeaux produces over 70 million gallons
of wine each year, including some of the world's best red wine.
Many vineyards are small family-run businesses without staff to
cater for tourists, but the larger, more famous wineries organise
tastings and tours of the cellars and vineyards. Château
Mouton-Rothschild is located just north of Pauillac. It is still
run by the Rothschilds and attracts thousands of visitors each
year, who come as much for the impressive collection of art as for
the wine. Château Lafite-Rothschild is nearby and was purchased by
the Rothschilds in 1868. The
vinothèquecontains many vintage bottles, several dating from
1797. Château Margaux is an imposing 19th century château south of
Pauillac; the estate produces three wines from its 650 acres
.To see the vat rooms and wine cellars, make an appointment
by letter or phone.
Information & Facts
Language
French is the official language.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency in France. Currency can
be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and some large hotels,
though you will get a better exchange rate at the ATMs. Major
credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers cheques,
particularly in major tourist destinations. Foreign currency is not
accepted.
Time
Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between last Sunday in March and
last Sunday in October).