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Invisible Bordeaux
http://www.invisiblebordeaux.net/
The online guide to some of the sights, stories, curios and lesser-known landmarks to be enjoyed in and around Bordeaux, France.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 322 )
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2015 in Review: Five Personal Favourites
All the subjects covered by the website over the past twelve months have once again been a delight to compile and research. But here are five subjects which... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
2015 in Review: the Year’s Most-read Invisible Bordeaux Items
Again, the time has come to finish off the calendar year with a couple of items that look back on some of the features that ran on Invisible Bordeaux over the... Read more
Posted on 23 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
In Search of the Saint-Michel District of Bordeaux
In this, the latest of an occasional series of guest posts, fellow Brit and Bordeaux Expats midfield lynchpin Chris Tighe gets under the skin of the Saint-Miche... Read more
Posted on 17 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Domaine Catros and the Arboretum Which Refuses to Lie Down
During the conference I gave a few months ago at the Musée d’Aquitaine, I touched upon the story of Toussaint-Yves Catros, the “cultivateur de pépinières”... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
"It's Bordeaux, but Not as You Know It": the Invisible Bordeaux Youtube Trailer
Coming soon to a cinema near you (in my dreams) is this, the official Invisible Bordeaux Youtube trailer!Featuring short snippets of videos which have already... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Exotic Grands Bains Des Chartrons: Now Bordeaux’s Prettiest Car Park
Rue Notre-Dame is one of the oldest and longest roads in the Chartrons district of Bordeaux. In amongst the elegant 18th-century buildings, timeless antique... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Mapping the Story Behind "La Carte Des Vins S’il Vous Plaît"
An unusual guide to wine appeared on the scene earlier this year: "La Carte des vins s’il vous plaît". The single-page guide, which combines graphics, tips and... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Quai De Brazza by Night: Inside Sud Ouest’s Print Centre
I recently discovered one of the most unusual and fascinating outings to be experienced in Bordeaux… or at least it is if you’re drawn to industrial tourism... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Video: Pilot's Eye View of Take-off and Landing at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport
When I was recently invited to board a Cessna 172 to enjoy a flight over the Atlantic coast, the Gironde estuary and the Médoc, I made sure I had my GoPro camer... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
The Atlantic Coast, the Gironde Estuary and the Médoc... as Viewed from Above!
A colleague and aviation enthusiast recently suggested I take flight with him in a light aircraft, with the primary objective of taking aerial photographs of th... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Inside Bordeaux's Jewish Avignonnais Cemetery
Regular readers may remember the recent account of the morning spent exploring the Portuguese Jewish cemetery on Cours de la Marne, one of three final resting... Read more
Posted on 02 October 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Chapelle De La Villa Algérienne: Cap Ferret’s Oldest and Most Unusual Place of...
Cap Ferret’s oldest place of worship is the curious Sainte Marie du Cap, also known as Chapelle de l’Herbe, but most often referred to as Chapelle de la Villa... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Journées Du Patrimoine 2015: the Invisible Bordeaux Selection!
The annual European heritage days take place on September 19th and 20th. Hurrah! As always, there are hundreds of options available, making it difficult to... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
In Conversation with Martine Lohiague, Eysines Hairdresser and Kapla Enthusiast
When working on the recent article about the wooden construction toy Kapla, I briefly met Martine Lohiague, who for more than a year now has built and... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Following the Eau Bourde from Its Source to the Garonne (via Cestas, Canéjan,...
It was Vincent Bart, my blogging counterpart over at the rather fabulous Bordeaux2066, who suggested we team up once again. His idea was for us to get on our... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Visiting Château d’Agassac: Wining, Dining, Plenty of History and Lots of...
Châteaux in the legendary Médoc wine-growing area are not renowned for their accessibility, but one establishment which is seeking to reverse that trend is... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Video: Top 10 Essential Sights and Landmarks in Bordeaux
When recently preparing a weekend away in one of Europe’s more exotic capital cities, my wife and I found it useful to check out Youtube clips to get an idea... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Bouillie Bordelaise: the Médocain Fungicide Which is Kind of Blue
Pictured left is a familiar sight in garden centres and DIY stores throughout France: rows of packs of powder used to produce the best-selling fungicide Bouilli... Read more
Posted on 21 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Kapla: the Dutch “gnome Planks” from Saint-Louis-de-Montferrand
The play room in our family home has often been the scene of large and sometimes elaborate temporary installations made out of small pieces of wood. Read more
Posted on 05 July 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL -
Parc Du Ruisseau: Le Haillan’s Very Own Central Park
Housing, retail and industry seem to be gradually taking over every available square metre in the north-western suburb of Le Haillan. Read more
Posted on 28 June 2015 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL