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The city of Bordeaux rests gracefully on the banks of the river Garonne in Aquitaine. An area in France famous for its chateaux, vineyards, the vast forest of Les Landes, beautiful sandy beaches, medieval castles, Templar churches, fine cuisine and of course, a famous history between England and France.

Without doubt, Bordeaux displays one of Europe's finest arrays of 18th century baroque architecture, a city with a fine heritage and moreover it has always been considered as the the 'wine capital' of the world. It is no surprise that one will find some wonderful property for sale in Bordeaux.

Bordeaux is well located in its surrounding geography. It is less than an hour to the rolling waves of the Atlantic ocean and the early 19th century seaside resort of Arcachon, some 2 hours to the Spanish border close to Biarritz and a little further to the ski slopes in the Pyrenees. In fact, Bordeaux offers a perfect place to live with a quality of life not easily found elsewhere in Europe. Bordeaux can surely boast that it is a city for play and to work in.

The city has lost none of its grand history over the ages, displaying a notable number of historical and religious monuments - not least the gothic cathedral of Saint Andre and the basillica of Saint Michel. Many of the city's monuments are floodlit and this shows off their beauty at night, creating a pleasing ambience throughout the city centre. Impressively, Bordeaux alone, boasts three monuments which are classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Notwithstanding the wonderful 18th century buildings and their striking facades, the roman arches at each end of Rue Saint Catherine, quaint medieval streets in the district of Saint Michel and grand squares like the Esplanade des Quinconces, Bordeaux is a modern city and in full renaissance. Public investment such as restoration of the quays along the river Garonne and new cycleways around the city have been undertaken out on a huge scale. There is also new modern tramway making cars for most journeys unnecessary. The city now bustles with bars, boutiques, cafes and a vibrant nightlife. People can be seen chatting on their mobiles and listening to their ipods - it has become a young and modern city. As a result, private investment has flowed likewise, making the market for Bordeaux property, healthy and attractive.

In summary, Bordeaux is a lively place, a city of major interest to overseas property investors and those wishing to live in South West France; a place worthy of its people who can be rightly proud of it.

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