The Sights of Bordeaux: Part II

Bordeaux is a beautiful city, combining the splendor of older times with the beauty of newer ones. There are several places of interest to visit in Bordeaux for the traveler that wants to take the time. Here are just some of the interesting buildings that you will find.

The churches

While there are many beautiful buildings in Bordeaux, some of the most spectacular are the churches. There are several churches in Bordeaux, including those of St. Croix, St. Michael, St. Paul, St. Pierre, and St. Seurin. Also of interest is the Chappelle du College, which is the home of the tomb of Montaigne.

Historical places

For travelers that are more interested in the history of Bordeaux than the modern life, there are plenty of points of interest for them to see as well. One favorite spot is the ruins of a Roman arena.

For art lovers, Bordeaux has a picture gallery that is found on the lower level of the lifairie. For those interested in history, there is a museum of natural history and antiquities that is found in the Rue St. Dominique. These are pretty standard collections, and nothing out of the ordinary. Of more note is the public library, which can also be found in the Rue St. Dominique, and includes over 100,000 books. The most famous of these is a copy of Montaigne’s Essays, complete with his own notes and an illustrated translation of Lim.

If you enjoy reading, there is a good reading-room across from the theater. It contains newspapers in English, French, German, and Spanish. There are also bookstores at Chauas-Gayet’s and at C. Lawalle’e, Allees de Toumy that provide works in multiple languages.

Rest and relaxation

There are many public baths in Bordeaux. The best ones of the city can be found on opposite sides of the Quinconces.

If you are looking for a hotel, the main ones are the de France, de la Pain, de Paris, de Richelieu, and de Rouen. De la Pain is well known for nice accommodations and good food for a reasonable price. The Caf