Sails and vineyards — they share quite a story!
Long before earning its reputation as the world capital of wine, Bordeaux was first and foremost a city shaped by its river.
Since ancient times, the Garonne has connected the region to major trade routes. It has contributed to the rise of a wine-growing heritage, whose reputation will grow over the centuries.
Through a selection of documents and images held at the Bordeaux Métropole Archives, come and immerse yourself in the virtual exhibition “Through the Ages: The River and Wine in the Bordeaux Region“.
It tells a story in which shipping, trade, major merchants and vineyards have all played a part in building Bordeaux’s international reputation.
This exhibition defines a fascinating journey across water and time, shedding new light on the identity of a territory defined by both land and river.