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The Gateway to Bordeaux
On the northernmost tip of the Médoc peninsula , in the Aquitaine region, rises the small village of Le Verdon-sur-Mer , which as the name recalls, is on the sea, but more precisely on the Atlantic.
Small roads, characteristic French houses , small restaurants whose intoxicating smells tempt you to try their cuisine, boundless beaches where the impetuous waves of the ocean meet the land: this fascinating town is the destination of an MSC Cruise. A stroll to discover what this area has to offer is a pleasant way to start an MSC excursion headed for Bordeaux .
This city has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List since 2007 , it is the capital of the Gironde department and is famous all over the world for its renowned wine . After an extensive renovation of its historic buildings and the construction of contemporary architecture, Bordeaux is a prime example of the fascinating mix of the past, present and future : this excursion is more than just highly recommended.
It is impossible not to love this city: a boat trip on the river Garonne , which flows through the city, a glimpse of Place de la Bourse , the square built in the XVIII century, with its Miroir d’eau (Water Mirror), a spectacular endeavour which alternates the "mirror of water" with jets of steam, and a glance at the City of Wine , which for the French, is considered and with reason, a cultural heritage. You cannot miss the Public Garden , with blooming flowers and plants, the imposing gothic Pey Berland tower , the Saint Pierre district in the ancient medieval part of the city; a labyrinth of lively narrow streets whose names recall the crafts and trades of the time.