I have become less and less frequent when it came to writing this blog, and it’s because these last few weeks have been hectic. I have officially started a countdown of the days I have left before I get to return to the US. I am going through so many emotions, but mostly good ones. This week was my last week of classes at Paul Valéry. Where has the time gone?
Last weekend I had the pleasure of visiting the wine capital of the world. That’s right, I went to Bordeaux. Bordeaux is the 9th largest city in France, right after Montpellier. Of course, I could not resist going to Bordeaux without doing a château and wine tour.
I had the opportunity to visit a château that is part of the “Grand Cru Classé,” which is recognized as a category of excellent wine since 1855. The château we visited is now under ownership of a French company, but once was owned by an English man. The château (French word for castle) isn’t really a castle, but a huge house or mansion situated in the countryside of Bordeaux. Château Prieré-Lichine was exciting to visit, especially since we got to try a 50-euro bottle of wine.
Afterwards, our tour ended in a “Cru bourgeois” category château named Château L’Ermitage. This vineyard is family-owned and operated, making it a bit more “homey.” There, I got to try not only wine, but also some goose pâté, which surprisingly was delicious.
This week has been full of final assignments, essays, presentations, and last days of classes. Tomorrow I will have my first final in modern civilization. The good thing to look forward to is that we have a week off from classes, and that means travel time! I will be heading to the infamous Spanish island of Ibiza for a few days, and eventually ending up in Naples for some more adventures. I look forward to visiting Pompeii, as it is one of my top places on my bucket list to visit.
Location: Bordeaux, France
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