http://www.culinarytravel.info Let's Eat and Drink Our Way Around the World! Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:18:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.culinarytravel.info/itineraries/the-bordeaux-wine-food-route/ http://www.culinarytravel.info/itineraries/the-bordeaux-wine-food-route/#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:58:21 +0000 tastebuds http://www.culinarytravel.info/?p=548 The D2 (the 'route des Châteaux' or 'Quality Stree') is possibly the most famous road in the Bordeaux region, and driving up the D2 is like driving through a wine list. Passing one grand example of architecture after another, the road sweeps through the famous appellations of Médoc, Margaux, Saint Julien, Pauillac and Saint Estèphe. And most of these have great roadside restaurants.]]> http://www.culinarytravel.info/itineraries/the-bordeaux-wine-food-route/feed/ 0 http://www.culinarytravel.info/destinations/europe/france/riding-holidays-in-french-wine-country/ http://www.culinarytravel.info/destinations/europe/france/riding-holidays-in-french-wine-country/#comments Tue, 27 May 2008 02:35:34 +0000 tastebuds http://culinarytravel.info/2008/05/27/riding-holidays-in-french-wine-country/ Saddle up and head out into an ancient land of forest, meadows and valleys, following trails through spectacular countryside during a centre-based holiday in the Dordogne. Alternatively, ride through the vineyards of Bordeaux, sampling the finest regional wines and savouring local gourmet meals en route. Equine Adventures offer two unique French riding holidays combining a love [...]]]> http://www.culinarytravel.info/destinations/europe/france/riding-holidays-in-french-wine-country/feed/ 0 http://www.culinarytravel.info/destinations/europe/france/bordeaux-listed-a-unesco-world-heritage-site/ http://www.culinarytravel.info/destinations/europe/france/bordeaux-listed-a-unesco-world-heritage-site/#comments Tue, 03 Jul 2007 01:51:04 +0000 tastebuds http://culinarytravel.info/2007/07/03/bordeaux-listed-a-unesco-world-heritage-site/ Bordeaux, one of the Great Wine Capitals network, has been officially included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites as of 28 June 2007. This distinction recognises the beauty and unity of style of Bordeaux’s architectural heritage, which has developed harmoniously over the centuries and remained remarkably well-preserved. The Bordeaux World Heritage site is the [...]]]> http://www.culinarytravel.info/destinations/europe/france/bordeaux-listed-a-unesco-world-heritage-site/feed/ 2