1. The Chaban-Delmas bridge changes colour depending on the tide: green with a low tide, blue with a high tide.

2. Linking the Place de la Comédie to Place de la Victoire, Rue Sainte-Catherine is the longest pedestrian street in France (and Europe!).

3. In 1914, the city of Bordeaux became the capital of France for a few months during the First World War.

4. Before winning world renown for their red wine, the vineyards of Bordeaux became known for their white wine. 

5. Each of the 17 arches of the Pont de Pierre represents a letter in the name of its builder: Napoleon Bonaparte.

6. The first recipe for Coca-Cola was inspired by Mariani wine, obtained by macerating coca leaves in Bordeaux wine!

7. Originating in Bordeaux, the Malbec variety is mainly cultivated in Argentina where it gives rise to wines recognised as among the best in the world.

8. Built by the Germans in 1940, the submarine base in Bordeaux now hosts a digital art centre, Les Bassins des Lumières.