Bordeaux

World capital of wine

Bordeaux is one of the biggest city in the South-West region of France. It is located at the crossroads of the Atlantic Ocean, the forest of the Landes, and the Gironde estuary. It is the world capital of wine and produces some of the most prestigious wines in the world, making it a prime location for gastronomy and tourism. It is also the fifth-biggest student city in France, with over 100 000 students. Bordeaux hosts 2 universities: the University of Bordeaux and the University of Bordeaux Montaigne, but also famous engineering schools like Institut Polytechnique de Bordeaux, and business schools like Kedge BS.

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250000 inhabitants
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100000 students
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11400 international students
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€575/month

Average rent for a studio

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The longest shopping street in Europe is in Bordeaux! The Rue Sainte-Catherine is 1.2 km (0.6 miles) long, and hosts all the best shops in the city!

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