• River cruises

Absorb endless French beauty (and wine) on this magical cruise

Sometimes, you just want all the best cliches, from French onion soup to duck confit, chateaux to grand cru wines.

• Brian Johnston

• River cruises

Cycling through Bordeaux's most renowned wineries

You can taste Bordeaux wine anywhere, of course, but I reckon it's at its best sipped on the spot.

• Brian Johnston

• Europe

A cruise through Bordeaux is like floating on sunshine

A temperamental river has kept this golden ancient town hidden from cruise guests - until now.

• Katrina Lobley

• Europe

Tips and things to do in Bordeaux, France: The three-minute guide

Bordeaux anchors a world-famous wine region but you don't need to be a connoisseur to enjoy this grand port city.

• Katrina Lobley

• Food and wine

Bordeaux Wine City: A find thing, La Cite du Vin

The traditionally conservative and insular wine capital of the world is opening itself to ever-increasing numbers of visitors.

• Winsor Dobbin

• River cruises

Bordeaux river cruise and wine tour: Raise a glass to France

Ancient villages, chateaux and vineyards line the rivers on this river cruise in the famous Bordeaux wine region.

• Sally Macmillan

• New Orleans

Metro marvels: The 17 hottest cities to visit in 2015

Need a reason to take a holiday next year? Here are 17 cities to put on your list.

• Inspiration

One day three ways: Bordeaux

Bordeaux is more about soaking up ambience than specific sights, and needn't cost a centime.

• Brian Johnston

• Food and wine

Streets built on cellars

It was the Romans who brought vines to Bordeaux. Then look what happened, writes Paul Byrnes.

• Food and wine

In bed with Louis XVI

At an 18th-century chateau, Leisa Tyler raises a glass of grand cru to the history and harvest of Bordeaux.