Bordeaux, the city
Probably most Americans do not know that Bordeaux is also a city not just wine country, with mile after mile after mile of rows of vines, out to the horizon. However, after doing our trip research, we found that Bordeaux is a vibrant, interesting place to visit. Bordeaux, which gets its name from the two rivers originally bordering the area, is on the river Garonne. The other river of the two is the Dordogne. It is the ninth largest city in France with a population of roughly 250,000. It is located in the larger area called Aquitaine. *** History buffs will remember Eleanor of Aquitaine as one of the richest and most powerful women of the Middle Ages. She was also one of the most educated women in Europe. In a much abbreviated version, here is her story. At the age of 15, she inherited a vast estate, making her the Duchess of Aquitaine. The king of France, quickly put her under his "protection" and betrothed her to his son. They were married soon aft