Bountiful Bordeaux, Eating My Way Through the City, Bordeaux, France
Bonjour聽Bordeaux! Spending an entire month in the underrated French city of Bordeaux has been such a lovely luxury. We have enjoyed beautiful spring weather, surprisingly low prices, kind and generous people and of course incredible food. Let me tell you all about Bountiful Bordeaux, Eating My Way Through the City.
I have visited France numerous times, but this was my first visit to Bordeaux. It was recommended to us by Parisian friends as a great location for a long stay. And indeed it has been. Still flying under the radar, this ancient city on the Garonne River is undergoing a renaissance. Over the past twenty years Bordeaux has gone from dilapidated to divine. Cleaned up, yet still a bit gritty 鈥� Bordeaux is un-apologetically authentic. And the food is well鈥agnifique. Let鈥檚 talk about it.
Eat the pain. Eat all the bread. Bread from a boulangerie in France is delicious and due to no preservatives, better for you. Unlike grocery store bread in the USA, bread in France needs to be purchased and consumed daily for freshness. It鈥檚 amazing how much better it is. Bread in France, like many local foods, is highly regulated by the government to ensure quality. To be called a 鈥渂oulangerie鈥�,聽a bakery must make its own bread fresh on-site, no pre-made dough allowed. A baguette must weigh 250-300 g, be 55-65 cm long, and any bread labeled 鈥渢radition fran莽aise鈥� must be produced following a very specific recipe. And as someone with a sensitive tummy, I notice no issues when eating in France. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
I have visited France numerous times, but this was my first visit to Bordeaux. It was recommended to us by Parisian friends as a great location for a long stay. And indeed it has been. Still flying under the radar, this ancient city on the Garonne River is undergoing a renaissance. Over the past twenty years Bordeaux has gone from dilapidated to divine. Cleaned up, yet still a bit gritty 鈥� Bordeaux is un-apologetically authentic. And the food is well鈥agnifique. Let鈥檚 talk about it.
Eat the pain. Eat all the bread. Bread from a boulangerie in France is delicious and due to no preservatives, better for you. Unlike grocery store bread in the USA, bread in France needs to be purchased and consumed daily for freshness. It鈥檚 amazing how much better it is. Bread in France, like many local foods, is highly regulated by the government to ensure quality. To be called a 鈥渂oulangerie鈥�,聽a bakery must make its own bread fresh on-site, no pre-made dough allowed. A baguette must weigh 250-300 g, be 55-65 cm long, and any bread labeled 鈥渢radition fran莽aise鈥� must be produced following a very specific recipe. And as someone with a sensitive tummy, I notice no issues when eating in France. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Bountiful Bordeaux, Eating My Way Through the City
Guide Location: France » Bordeaux
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Laureen Lund
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Guide Location: France » Bordeaux
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Laureen Lund
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Petit Mignon
- La Tupina
- Brasserie de Chartrons
- Marche Capuchin
- Les Halles des Bacalan
- Le Bar a Vin
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