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September 9, 2013

A Night in Bordeaux, France in Photography

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I wanted to share my night in Bordeaux with you through photos since words fail me when thinking of how I could describe it all.

There’s a lot that happened before I took these photos, but those stories will have to wait till I am not as tired as I am now (I had the most wonderful time walking in the rain today. For hours I walked into shops and boutiques, people watching, and photo taking).

I wanted to share these photos because I am still in that state of bliss from how beautiful this city is, especially at night. I had the opportunity to take a tram from the restaurant to my hotel but instead I decided to walk. After hours of rain it had finally stopped and the city glowed. It was almost 9pm and yet the cafes were full with locals enjoying each other’s company. Traffic was slow and trams moved about shuttling passengers around. There were still a lot of people out yet it was more serene, more peaceful, and quiet enough that I could hear my shoes as they hit the cobblestones on the street and the rushing water of the river under the Pont de Pierre. I can’t really describe how incredible tonight made me feel, but I hope these few pictures help explain why.

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All photos taken with my SonyNEX 5R.

Disclosure: I was the blogger of choice by Atout France and their partners to share the Bordeaux wine experience with you. I traveled as their guest. All opinions are my own.

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Carol Cain

Brooklyn native Carol is happiest when on an adventure, whether close to home or farther away. She is a small business owner and travel writer. In addition to creating Girl Gone Travel, she is the Founder and Principal of Brave World Media, a social media marketing, communications, and branding agency. She's mom to three wonderful sons and wife to a handsome Irish/Scot. She lives, works, and plays in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of NY.

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10 Comments
  • Cal Ford
    September 9, 2013

    Excellent pictures, you have a good eye for sure. We are going to be in that area soon but I think we will pass through the major cities and look for some quiet villages to spend a few nights. Hopefully we will be able to check out some wineries and restaurants while we are there.

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    • caincarol
      Cal Ford
      September 11, 2013

      Thank you! There's so much to do here in Bordeaux (I will be sharing more of that soon), but I also visited Saint-Emilion and Bergerac, both stunning as well and worth the trip!

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  • Mardi Michels
    September 10, 2013

    This is making me super excited to visit Bordeaux and the area next summer 🙂 Love living vicariously through your Instagram feed too!
    My recent post I know how to make macarons, what’s next?

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    • caincarol
      Mardi Michels
      September 11, 2013

      YAY!! So excited to hear that Mardi! Can't wait for you to get there. You are so going to love it!

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  • Evonne E.
    September 16, 2013

    *singing* I am so excited… I am so excited! Seeing your photos gets me pumped as I am preparing for my next European travels in the Spring – and it's all about the wine! I will be celebrating the completion of my wine studies (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Italy, CA…) and your postings just have me hype. Thanks for sharing!!!

    My recent post It’s all about the BLEND…Bordeaux wine!

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      Evonne E.
      September 17, 2013

      WOOHOO!! Thank you! And may I say, what a wonderful choice in studies!!

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  • A Crafty Traveler
    September 27, 2013

    Beautiful night photos! They are always a challenge but so satisfying when they turn out well!

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      A Crafty Traveler
      September 27, 2013

      Thank you!

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  • Nicole
    April 20, 2014

    Just came back from a 10 day stay in France and spent most of my time in Bordeaux. Thanks for the tips; with your pics and experience, I felt right at home! Seriously considering retiring here when that time comes. Again, thanks!

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      Nicole
      April 21, 2014

      @Nicole: Yay!! So wonderful to hear! It\’s amazing, isn\’t it? So glad you enjoyed it!

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