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TRAVEL<br />
Why Bordeaux?<br />
Classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, Bordeaux<br />
earned the enviable title of 2015’s Top Destination by European<br />
Best Destinations earlier this year. It’s not hard to see why. A recent<br />
regeneration project has revived the city’s elegant dignity and<br />
injected new life into areas previously untouched. Chartrons is a<br />
case in point. Once an area of abandoned warehouses, gentrification<br />
has transformed it into the city’s trendiest neighbourhood, with<br />
contemporary design shops, clothing boutiques and delightful<br />
eateries. And food and wine are what makes this city tick. You can<br />
eat and drink yourself silly in a host of restaurants, from multiple<br />
Michelin-starred offerings to the diverse food stalls at Marché des<br />
Capucins. Bordeaux’s wine production remains world dominating,<br />
and no trip to the region is complete without a vineyard tour or two.<br />
The sweeping Garonne river, with its quaint riverbank homes and<br />
the beautiful Pont de Pierre, provides countless photo opportunities.<br />
So too does the Triangle-d’Or, which combines 18th-century charm<br />
with modern bustle. The Musée d’Aquitaine is a testament to the<br />
city’s illustrious heritage and no visit to Bordeaux is complete<br />
without taking in the unbeatable views from the Cathédrale<br />
Saint-André’s bell tower.<br />
Bordeaux unites classical and neo-classical architecture with urban<br />
development and attracts tourists and businesses from around the<br />
world. It presents a unique investment opportunity and <strong>IHG</strong> is very<br />
proud to be opening the InterContinental Bordeaux - Le Grand Hotel<br />
later this year.<br />
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