Experience in Bordeaux, France by Sixtine

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What is it like to live in Bordeaux? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

It's an extraordinary climate, you can enjoy the sea, the architecture and the monuments in the pedestrian street, the win's castles...

What is the student lifestyle like in Bordeaux?

In Bordeaux, we got a lot of clubs, bars, there are many different atmospheres depending neighborhoods.

How much does it cost to live in Bordeaux?

It's cost I think about 300€ minimum to share a flat, about 150€ for one month of food, students' public transport is about 18€ per month (which is very cheap).

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Is it difficult to find accommodation in Bordeaux? Is there any advice you can give?

To find an accommodation in Bordeaux, you should look the website Leboncoin and click to Bordeaux/Talence city, in the center is more expansive is normal, but in Talence the price are cheaper.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Food is very varied here, thanks to our region.

My favorite dish is a duck breast with home made potatoes with a glass of wine.

What places would you recommend visiting in Bordeaux?

Place de la bourse; Grand théâtre; les Quais (especially in summer); le Parc Bordelais; le Miroir d'eau; la Tour Pey Berland; rue Sainte Catherine (bigger pedestrian street in Europe, with a lot of shops)...

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Is it good to eat out in Bordeaux? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

I like to go in the Funky Burger, which cooks a lot of different home made burger especially the duck breast burger.

You can also well eat in "L'entrecôte" restaurant, and in the "Bistrot Régent" even if it is a chain. Those are all meat restaurant.

Is the nightlife good in Bordeaux? Where is good to go?

All the good clubs are in the quay, next to the train station, few clubs are near to the center but I don't recommend you these places because of the age of people (old).

What advice would you give future students heading to Bordeaux?

Come here, it's wonderful you will see. You have a lot of opportunities in Bordeaux, about party, about exploring, about learning.