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Cheap Flights to Bordeaux, France

Cheap Flights to Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux is a large port city of the Garonne River, located in the Aquitaine region in the southwestern part of France. Celebrated worldwide for its production of fine French wines, it is also known for its magnificent gothic cathedrals, museums, and beautiful architecture spanning many centuries and styles. Although Bordeaux is a first class destination for shopping, restaurants, and nightclubs, its major appeal to tourists is its vineyards and other sightseeing opportunities. Among the key landmarks to behold are Saint Michel-Basilica Church and Saint Andre Cathedral, as well as the Musee d'Aquitaine, a museum containing exhibits from prehistoric times to the present day.

Many people think that visiting Bordeaux during the summer or at harvest is best; however, the ideal time to plan a trip is usually in the spring. The weather is more temperate in the spring months, and both the city and the vineyards are not as busy. Everything from accommodations to flights is cheaper during the spring as well. Several airlines offer flights into Bordeaux, but the two airlines offering the most international flights to the area are Air France and British Airways. Air France offers a number of cheap direct international and domestic flights into Bordeaux. Other airlines offering cheap flights to Bordeaux include Delta Airlines and Continental Airlines.

Airports Serving Bordeaux, France

One airport services the city of Bordeau- the Bordeaux-Merignac Airport (BOD) located in the town of Merignac, almost 10 km west of Bordeaux. The airport supports two terminals with a third expected to be completed in 2010. The airport serves three and a half million passengers each year and ranks as the sixth most popular destination in France.