Bordeaux is a port city. In the 3rd century it was so important that was even called “Little Rome”. In true, the city was a smaller copy of the Roman Empire capital. However, in the 18th century architects managed to change the look if the city and called it “Little Paris”.
| Time zone | 2:43 AM, GMT +1 |
| Number of inhabitants | 230 600 |
| Local currency | 1 Euro = 100 cents |
| Working hours | Shops and supermarkets stay open from 10.00 - 19.00. |
| Related sites |
http://www.bordeaux-tourisme.com http://www.bordeaux.com http://www.bordeaux.fr http://www.bordeaux-city.com |
| Major newspapers and journals |
Courrier Français Sud Ouest Bordeaux Tourisme |
| Emergency telephone numbers |
Police 17 Fire service 18 Ambulance 15 If you are phoning from a mobile telephone dial 112. |