Europe in 35mm

My favourite photos from my travels are always the ones taken with film. Unlike digital, with film there is no quest for perfection; you just click the shutter and hope the memories last forever, imperfect as they may be. These captured moments from my time in France, Italy, and Switzerland were taken on both my Canon A-1 and Nikon L35AF with my favourite colour films: Kodak Ultramax 400, Fujifilm Superia 200, and Kodak Ektar 100.

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Bordeaux, France

Traveling through Europe is always an adventure. My family and I recently arrived home from a ten-day journey through France and Italy, a family vacation we have been planning for almost two years. Our oldest family-friends’ son was getting married to his French bride in the South of France, so a weekend in Bordeaux was planned as the first stop and home-base for the first leg of our trip. Situated in South-Western France, Bordeaux is a city famously known for being the wine capital of the world, and it is not without good reason: there are over 8,500 chateaux producing Bordeaux’s namesake red wine in the region. Luckily for us, the wedding was held in the heart of France’s wine district, at the historic Châteaux de Mouchac - a castle within the small commune of Grézillac, located an hour outside of Bordeaux. The opportunity to attend a traditional French wedding in one of the most picturesque regions of France was an unforgettable and once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we are so honoured to have been able to attend such an extraordinary event.

Bordeaux itself is a wonderful city with lots of things to see and do. My family rented a traditional French apartment on rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux’s main pedestrian shopping street, during our stay. Having arrived in France at the beginning of their annual nation-wide summer sale, the city was bustling with excitement, and the location of our apartment was right in the thick of it. We were staying only steps away from Place de la Comédie, which is an iconic square where the main streets of Bordeaux converge. It features important landmarks such as the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, the InterContinental Grand Hotel, and Sanna of Bordeaux - an illusionist sculpture by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa. Chartrons in particular was my favourite district of Bordeaux: this charming neighbourhood is home to antique shops, vintage stores, outdoor markets, and the lively street rue Notre Dame.

The Garonne river divides the city of Bordeaux, separating it into two banks: the Left Bank and Right Bank. Quayside attractions line the Garrone, such as the Miroir d’eau, which draws in locals and tourists alike. Designed by the late landscape architect Michel Corajoud, Miroir d’eau is a large reflective pool situated in front of the Place de la Bourse, and in the summer it releases a cool mist every few minutes - ideal for the sweltering 40C we were experiencing during our stay. On the other side of the Garonne - the Right Bank of the city - is La Bastide, a former industrial site that has seen major redevelopment over recent years, including a new botanical garden along the waterfront. La Bastide offers striking views of the historic spires in Bordeaux’s city centre, and offers a quiet respite from the city's touristy Left Bank.

Having traveled to Bordeaux only for the sake of the wedding, I was surprised by the amount to discover in this beautiful place - our only day of exploring barely scratched the surface of what France’s sixth largest city has to offer.

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