It is nearly impossible to visit France and not indulge in the national treasures of bread, cheese and world-famous wine. France is so proud of its wine it has dedicated an entire museum experience to the enticing beverage at the center of France´s wine country in Bordeaux.
La Cité du Vin (French for “The City of Wine”) is an intricately constructed building that opened June 1. Exhibits within the unique structure —t he exterior of which is modeled after a wine decanter — will focus not only on French wine but also on wine from the world´s favored wine-growing regions.
Visitors to the museum can enjoy 20 exhibits such as an art gallery, a theater, restaurants, shops and information on the extensive history of the beverage, some of which involve virtual reality experiences. Guests can also climb to the top of the museum (the Belvedere level) for 360-degree views of Bordeaux and the Garonne River, and to enjoy wine tastings available for an extra fee.
The museum touts itself as a world of cultures, conveying its ability to bring together societies from all over the world through the common vein of a love for wine. A permanent tour ticket costs €20 (approximately $22) and includes a wine tasting on the Belvedere level, a travel guide and entry to limited-access exhibitions.
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