Le Chapon Fin

A meal at Bordeaux's most historic dining address, open since 1825, is worth it, if only to gawp in astonishment in the extravagant rococo interior: think mountains of fake rock, lush greenery and exuberant furnishings – and relive the grandeur of belle époque Bordeaux. Caviar, foie gras and seasonal asparagus followed by roast pigeon or saddle of lamb might feature on the very classical gastronomic menu.