Car Rental in Bordeaux
General Information about Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a really big port city on the Garonne River in southwest France, which has one million inhabitants in the Bordeaux – Arcachon - Libourne metropolitan area. Lying on the banks of the river Garonne, it is the capital of the Aquitaine region, as well as the prefecture of the Gironde department.
The name of Bordeaux is strongly connected with wine production in the region. The city is famous of its vineyards and the region is the largest region of wine growing in the world. Besides being the home of one of the most famous wines worldwide, it is also a wonderful city known for years as the ‘Sleeping Beauty’ which has now woken up to follow the new millennium. The signs the wars had left nowadays are almost wiped out by the time but the centre of the 18th century is still one of the most beautiful city centres in Europe and it is also part of the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The city which looks on the river, presents a series of medieval façades who were constructed in order to cover the backs of the hovels. You can take a ride with your rental car to enjoy this beauty which is completed by the Esplanade des Quinconces, the Grand Théatre and the Place du Bourse
Bordeaux is the most ancient merchant port in France after Marseille which flourished because of the geographical position of the city. The triangle formed by Cours de l’Intendance, Cours Clemenceau and Allées des Tourny is rich in elegant boutiques and cafés.
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The city boasts some excellent museums, intense nightlife comparable to Paris and of some wonderful beaches in the vicinity, stormed during the summer. Do not miss to visit the city’s neo-classical monuments and the interesting districts. Among the worth visiting sights stand the Palais Rohan, the Zoo de Bordeaux Pessac, the Public and the Jardin Botanique, the Palais Gallien and also the 11th-century Cathédrale St. André.
If you are chasing wine tasting, think about a trip to the vineyards around the Château Margaux and Sauternes. Also, the neighbouring city of St. Emilion is full of so many historic sights that it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The easiest way to get around Bordeaux is with a car rental. The best car rental deals here.
Enjoy your Car Rental in Bordeaux and find some tips for your car rental
The airport that serves Bordeaux is the Merignac Airport situated at about a 20 minutes’ distance westerly of the city. You can have a rental car waiting for you at the airport to make your transfer more comfortable. Economy Car Rentals offers you great prices for your car rental.
If you reach the city by car, it is advisable to take the A10 and the N10 from the north and the A63 from the south and the west.
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