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Bordeaux is a port city located in the south-west part of France. The city is recognized to be the world's wine capital, hosting Vinexpo, the wine industry's biggest occasion worldwide. Thus the city of Bordeaux enjoys the status as the world capital of wine.The city, the largest in the world for fine wines boasts of more than 120,000 hectares of vineyards.
Bordeaux is hosting a few Rugby World Cup 2007 matches. The Chaban - Delmas Stadium in the city is getting prepared to host the Pool D matches between Ireland and Georgia and Ireland and Namibia. It will also host the Pool B matches between Canada and Japan and Australia and Canada.
This Bordeaux Stadium can easily accommodate up to 50,000 spectators. The Stadium conveniently hosts vital matches such as boxing, hockey and soccer. It has also organized the finals of 1997-98 Heineken Cup. In 1955 the Lescure Stadium was the venue for the final of the French rugby championship. The Chaban - Delmas Stadium has hosted two matches in 1999 Rugby World Cup and has planned to host four matches in the RWC 2007.
Bordeaux is also admired and visited for historic monuments that have been distinguished as world heritage sites by UNESCO. Saint-André's cathedral, Saint-Seurin's basilica and Saint-Michel's basilica have been acknowledged are such historic edifices.
The city features many famous museums and beaches and is a favorite tourist destination. Watch the exciting matches of Rugby World Cup 2007 and visit its gorgeous tourist locations in leisure time.
Travel.mapsofworld.com provides information about Bordeaux City in France.
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