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Bordeaux
Discover Bordeaux's world-famous wine and historic architecture.
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Archdiocese of Bordeaux (-Bazas)
About Bordeaux
Bordeaux is located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France, known for its picturesque riverside setting on the Garonne River. This city matters for its rich history, including the UNESCO-listed 18th-century buildings, and its significant role in the global wine industry. Bordeaux's elegant character blends with a vibrant cultural scene and thriving economy.
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Recent news from Bordeaux
- Direct. Incendie en Gironde : près de 40 000 hectares touchés, sept communes proches de Bordeaux évacuées, le feu se rapproche de l’agglomération bordelaise… Suivez l’évolutionLes flammes continuent dans la nuit de vendredi à samedi de dévorer la Gironde, où les autorités s’inquiètent désormais pour Bordeaux et ont annoncé des dizaines de milliers d’évacuations supplémentaires
- « Première pierre » déposée : à Bordeaux, une nouvelle résidence de 328 logements étudiants sort de terreLa première tranche de Terres de Bastide, attendue en 2028, réunira une résidence étudiante privée et un parking de 392 places. Son gestionnaire et ses loyers restent encore à déterminer
- Girondins de Bordeaux : des questions autour de Sparta Capital, espoir pour un sauvetage du clubNe souhaitant pas communiquer, le fonds d’investissement, en discussion pour une reprise depuis avril, est présenté par les dirigeants comme le seul recours pour obtenir un avis favorable du CNOSF. Décryptage
- La météo à Bordeaux du samedi 25 juillet 2026Aujourd'hui, la météo sera claire.
- Incendie en Gironde. « Tout est interrogation » : au centre d’accueil d’urgence de Bordeaux, la nuit a été très longueAlors qu’une centaine de vacanciers des campings des Viviers et des Embruns ont passé la nuit au centre d’accueil des évacués des incendies sévissant au nord du Bassin, environ 200 habitants de Lège-Cap-Ferret
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Notable people from Bordeaux
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
François Mauriac1885–1970French writer (1885-1970)- JJean-Joseph Sanfourche1929–2010French artist (1929-2010)
Richard II of England1367–1400King of England from 1377 to 1399
Jean Anouilh1910–1987French playwright (1910–1987)
Joseph Black1728–1799Scottish physicist and chemist (1728–1799)
Ausonius310–395late Roman poet
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