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Love Wine? Adore Bordeaux

Wine connoisseurs and amateurs alike can learn something from a visit to the Vinorama de Bordeaux.

The museums present the history of this lovely city and its wine creations from Roman times to the 19th century with the aid of a host of life-like wax figurines and an audio-cisual presentation.

Visitors can get acquainted with early methods of wine production at the Chatrons museum, which specialised in exporting wines.

You can also get intimate with the famous times in tasting sessions, guided by experts, at the Vinorama, which has its own wine school.

For the more adventurous, there is even the opportunity to taste and compare wines from different historical periods, including Roman wines made from honey.

Bulk purchases of wine's that you just can't leave behind are available.

The city is renowned for its architectural beauty and is a designated World Heritage site that has benefited from major restoration projects and modernisation, including a light rail system and has plenty of cheap hotels available for the budget tourist.

Vinorama opens all summer, every day except Mondays. There is a small entrance charge but under eights have free admission.

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Updated: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:15:52

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