Locals' Tips
Grand-Théâtre
Our Locals' Tip Lunch at the Grand Theatre before an afternoon performance and enjoy a real Bordeaux cultural experience. Stick to the plat du jour for an affordable and decent meal.
Château de Chambert
Our Locals' Tip Try the desert Malbec wine, Chambert Rugomme. This is a nice surprise for Malbec lovers.
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Make sure you venture into a local restaurant to try the Cap Ferret oysters