Bordeaux is located on the Gironde River and it also connects to the Mediterranean Sea via a canal. This town has a rich heritage in historic buildings, the following are a must see and are also listed as UNESCO’s World heritage monuments; The Saint-Andre Cathedral, the Saint-Seurin Basilica and the Saint-Michel Basilica. This town is also very famous for it’s wine. It is situated on vine plains which make it an ideal spot for wine productions. For the fun loving wine lovers the Bordeaux Fete de Vin which is held on the 1, 2, 3 and 4 July is a definite stop over. It is held in one of Europe’s largest squares and on the Garonne waterfront so there are also fantastic views more then just the wine!