Bergerac lost its status of capital of Périgord, for the benefit of Périgueux city which has become the prefecture of the department, during the French Revolution in the XVIIIth century. In the old district, we can still greet the statue of ... Read more

Bordeaux increased in the XIIIth and XIVth centuries. New surrounding walls were built in the South to protect the new districts, and to integrate the new suburbs of Sainte-Croix Sainte-Eulalie, and Saint-Michel. During this period, Bordeaux became properous thanks to its ... Read more

The strategic position of the town of Blaye explains the establishment of a castle from the early Middle Age which was the residence of the young king of Aquitaine Caribert II in the VIIth century. This medieval castle, remodeled several times over the centuries was finally integrated into the Vauban ... Read more

The "Winter" City of Arcachon reminds the rich hours of the past. This is the historic district of Arcachon composed of a mosaic of villas from the Second Empire, with various influences : Moorish, Basque, or Anglo-Chinese, the most eye catching. ... Read more

Bordeaux is characterized by its unique heritage of the 18th century by major figures of the past who is renowned intellectual, cultural or political, and of course the wine that bears his name. The old city of Bordeaux is the part located inside the old city walls. ... Read more