Tag Archives: Aquitaine

Bordeaux #2: Sustenance for Body and Soul

Posted on 13/11/2014 by nessafrance

Our mouths watered as we strolled past the displays of fish, fresh produce and pâtisserie at the Quai des Chartrons market. The air rang with the raucous cries of the fishmongers as they broadcast their wares, while wielding filleting … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Places, World War I & II | Tagged Aquitaine, Bordeaux, Centre Jean Moulin, French resistance, German occupation of France, Musée d'Aquitaine, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux, Quai des Chartrons, World War II | 6 Comments

Bordeaux #1: City of Superlatives

Posted on 10/11/2014 by nessafrance

“Can I help you at all?” asked one in a succession of Bordelais as I wrestled with the Tourist Office map. Mostly, we knew where we were going, although it didn’t look like it. However, this was typical of … Continue reading →