Bordeaux is the world’s fine wine capital. It is a cultural center and a true paradise for those who love the finer things in life. It is one of the most famous places in South West France and one of Europe’s finest cities to live and work in. Bordeaux offers an attractive place to live and a vibrant life style. As its residents are proud to say, it a city with many career opportunities but also a fine place for a vacation, and a quiet way of life.

Want to live in Bordeaux? You’ll be happily surprised to find that the region has some wonderful property for sale and these properties offer good opportunities alike for property developers and investors. In fact it has been such an attractive market for investors with double-digit gains in its property the last 5 years.

Bordeaux is located about forty minutes away from Atlantic coast and the chic resort of Arcachon. It is about two hours away from the Spanish as well as the mountain ski resorts in the Pyrenees.

Despite the passage of itme Bordeaux has not lost its splendor or its sense of history. There are quite a lot of recognized monuments. The city has highly detailed gothic cathedrals with the trademark towering spires. Many of these cathedrals lit up at night, displaying their beauty and casting a dreamy glow to the city’s night sky. Three of the monuments in Bordeaux are also appropriately recognized and protected as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

Bordeaux has many historical buildings made in the 18th century. You can recognize the classical facades and grand squares (one of them claims to be in the largest in Western Europe). But it is not stuck in the past. Bordeaux has modern infrastructure too and a state of the art transport system. Some major investments that were recently infused have led to a new tram system, high speed internet, cycle ways and a complete renovation of the docks and quaysides along the river Garonne. There are also several bars and designer boutiques as well as a vibrant night life.