Shopping route through Bordeaux

In addition to being one of the richest wine regions in the world, Bordeaux is also an important center of exchange, where oil, pottery and metals were once common currency.The Port of the Moon has been declared a historic monument of UNESCO and continues to welcome those who are looking for good business, since shopping has become a vital element of the cultural heritage of Bordeaux.Route of shops in BordeauxStanding out along the south end of Sainte-Catherine street, near the Place de la Victoire, there are a dozen independent designer shops and vintage clothing: the starting point not to be missed by those looking for articles unique at a good price. These shops are small, hidden and well worth a visit: Sew & Laine (Cours de l'Argonne, 85), Leilou Shop (rue du Loup, 12), Arsenic et Vieilles Dentelles (rue de Trois Conils, 39), Jolie Môme (Pas-Saint-Georges street, 22) and Bis Repetita (Cheverus street, 36).The Golden Triangle is located further north of Sainte-Catherine Street, formed by the Cours de l'Intendance, the Cours Georges Clémenceau and the Allées de Tourny. Cultural area of ​​great architectural wealth, this neighborhood is the most prestigious in Bordeaux. All high-end clothing, accessories and decoration stores are represented: the Galeries Lafayette, Agnès b., Christian Lacroix, Longchamp, Alain Figaret, as well as the Dinh Van jewelry box, the Baccarat crystals and many more ... Surrounded of such refinement and with so many things to see, including the Grand Theater, you may no longer want to leave this fabulous Triangle.Your mouth will waterDoes your stomach begin to make noises after contemplating so much showcase? The Comptoir Bordelais (street Piliers de Tutelle, 1 bis) and Comtesse de Barry (Cours de l'Intendance, 33) have everything to satisfy you, with foie gras, caviar, cassoulet, truffles and many other things!Chocolate lovers should head to La Maison Darricau (Plaza Gambetta, 7). This hundred-year-old institution mixes the best ingredients with a refined know-how to create, among others, chocolate delicacies based on Agen plums, Médoc or Cognac wines ... Make sure you also get the local sweet specialty in Cannelé Baillardan, installed in several Bordeaux establishments. Art and rare piecesCarré d'artistes (Calle de Remparts, 66) is a commercial brand that seeks to democratize art by exhibiting all works on an equal footing. Here the price of the works is based on the size of the article and not on the signature of the artist.To make a real tour of the history of France, it is mandatory to go to Passage Saint-Michel (Canteloup Square, 14-15) in the old city. The antique dealers occupy two labyrinthine floors of an old 19th-century banana ripener.