Experience in Bordeaux, France by Paul

How did you find living in the city of Bordeaux? Do you recommend it? How is the city?

I was born in Bordeaux and despite a considerable effort of objectivity, I can practically only see positive aspects. It's a magnificent city, moving from the 'Belle Endormie' (the sleeping beauty) as it had already been nicknamed a few years ago; to quite simply, the Belle (the beauty). It's a pleasant living environment; the dynamic and modern city of this Girondin capital.

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How is student life in Bordeaux?

Bordeaux is an important student centre where a young, cool and party atmosphere reigns.

How are living costs in Bordeaux?

It's always cheaper than Paris but even so, it remains a big city. The rents in the city centre are less extortionate.

How is the city's food? What are your favourite dishes?

The wine.

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Which places do you recommend to see in Bordeaux?

Bordeaux is sublime and the attractiveness of this city is enhanced further by its periphery, due to its proximity to Arcachon Bay where the beaches are merged with the seaside air.

Arcachon Bay

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Which places do you recommend to go out in Bordeaux?

• To have a drink: le Central, le Vintage, le Connemara...
• To go out later on: le Titi Twister, le House of Parliament...
• To go out even later: l'Iboat, le Théatro, la Plage....

Do you want to give any other advice to future Erasmus students in Bordeaux?

Come, Bordeaux quite simply elected. La meilleure destination européenne, it's not for nothing!