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#springitinerary *Perfect for culture lovers • architecture admirers • romantic escapades* --- ### **🎻 DAY 1: The Grand Arrival** **✈️ 9AM:** Arrive in Bordeaux (fly/train from Paris in 2hrs) **🏨 11AM:** Check into **Hôtel de Tourny** (luxury 5-min walk from opera) **🏛️ 1PM:** - **Guided Opera House Tour** (discover the 1780 masterpiece by Victor Louis) - **Secret spot:** The Grand Staircase's perfect acoustics **☕ 3PM:** - Intermission coffee at **L'Opéra Café** (their macarons match the ceiling's gold leaf) - Stroll through **Allées de Tourny** gardens **🍽️ 7PM:** - Pre-show dinner at **Le Quatrième Mur** (theater-themed Michelin-starred) - **Evening Performance** (book ballet/opera tickets 3+ months ahead) --- ### **🎨 DAY 2: Cultural Immersion** **🌅 8AM:** - Breakfast at **La Pâtisserie G.** (try their opera cake, naturally) - Morning light photos of the 12 Muses statues **🖼️ 10AM:** - **Musée des Beaux-Arts** (15-min walk, see Delacroix) - **CAPC Contemporary Art Museum** (contrast to opera's classicism) **🚢 2PM:** - **Garonne River Lunch Cruise** (book window seats) - Backstage opera workshop (check seasonal availability) **🍷 7PM:** - Wine tasting at **Max Bordeaux** (crystal glasses + Grand Cru flights) - Moonlight opera exterior photos --- ### **🛍️ DAY 3: Curtain Call** **🎶 9AM:** - Brunch at **Symbiose** (their musical mimosa flight!) - Last-minute souvenirs at **Opéra Boutique** **📸 11AM:** - Final photos under the colonnade - Goodbye coffee at **Book & Coffee** (opera score collection) **🚕 1PM:** Depart with cultured hearts --- ### **📸 Must-Capture Moments:** 1. The facade at golden hour (blue sky + white stone contrast) 2. Performance night - illuminated marquee 3. Rooftop Muses against sunset 4. Mirror selfie in grand foyer chandeliers **💡 Insider Tips:** ✔️ September = Opera Season Opening Gala ✔️ Daytime tours include rehearsal glimpses ✔️ Dress code: Smart casual for performances **#BordeauxOpera #GrandTheatreWeekend #CultureEscape #FrenchElegance** 🎼 **Encore! Save this guide for your cultured getaway.**

#springitinerary ### **🌅 DAY 1: Mirror Magic & Golden Hours** **🚄 9AM:** TGV from Paris (3.5hrs) / Arrive Bordeaux-Saint-Jean **🏨 11AM:** Check into **Hôtel de Seze** (historic luxury 2min from the square) **💦 1PM:** - **Miroir d'Eau** spectacle (world's largest reflecting pool - check activation times!) - **Photo hack:** Capture jumps for surreal water reflections **🏛️ 3PM:** - **Palais de la Bourse guided tour** (18th-century stock exchange secrets) - Coffee at **Books & Coffee** with square views **🍷 7PM:** - Sunset apéro at **Le Gabriel** (Michelin-starred terrace) - Dinner cruise aboard **Yacht de Bordeaux** --- ### **🚶 DAY 2: Waterfront Wonders** **☕ 8AM:** - Breakfast at **La P'tite Boulangerie** (buttery croissants + people-watching) **🛍️ 10AM:** - **Rue Sainte-Catherine** shopping (stop at **Maison Bordelaise** for canelés) - **Musée National des Douanes** (hidden gem in square's north wing) **⛴️ 2PM:** - **Port of the Moon walking tour** (UNESCO sites + wine warehouses) - **Darwin Ecosystem** (street art & organic beers) **🎭 8PM:** - Opera at **Grand Théâtre** (gold-leaf masterpiece) - Nightcap at **Symbiose** (molecular cocktails) --- ### **🎨 DAY 3: Artistic Goodbyes** **📸 7AM:** - Sunrise photography session (empty square + mist effects) - Market breakfast at **Marché des Capucins** **🖼️ 10AM:** - **Bassins des Lumières** (digital art in submarine base - 15min walk) - Last lavender honey purchases at **Comptoir des Producteurs** **🚕 12PM:** Depart with golden memories --- ### **📷 Iconic Shots:** 1. Miroir d'Eau "floating" poses (3PM best light) 2. Palais de la Bourse night illumination 3. Tram A gliding through water reflections 4. Opera House dome from square perspective **💡 Local Secrets:** ✔️ Miroir cycles every 15min (dry/mist/flood) ✔️ Thursdays = antiques market in the square ✔️ December = Christmas market with ice rink **#PlaceDeLaBourse #BordeauxMirror #GoldenWeekend #FrenchElegance** 💦 **Tag your travel buddy for this liquid magic!** Want me to add nearby wine bars or day trip options? 😊

#favouriteitinerary Celebrate love in the heart of Paris at Le Café Marly, where romance meets timeless elegance. Nestled within the Louvre Museum, this sophisticated café offers breathtaking views of the iconic glass pyramid and the historic Cour Napoléon. Whether you’re wrapped in a cozy blanket on the terrace or dining inside its lavish interiors, the ambiance is pure magic. Savor classic French delicacies like escargots, foie gras, or a perfectly seared steak, complemented by a fine glass of wine. Conclude your evening with a sumptuous dessert—perhaps the café’s renowned chocolate fondant—while soaking in the enchanting glow of the Louvre at night. With its unbeatable location, exquisite cuisine, and dreamy atmosphere, Le Café Marly promises an unforgettable Valentine’s celebration. #LeCafeMarly #RomanticParis #LouvreViews #ValentinesDinner #ParisianCuisine #CityOfLove #FineDining #ParisNights #BucketListExperience #FrenchElegance