Bordeaux may well be the wine capital of the world. College students and hipsters hang out at pl. de la Victoire in the student quarter, children splash in the waters of the Miroir d’Eau, and young lovers take in the grand 18th-century architecture while tourists stain their mouths purple at the legendary vineyards of Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Sauternes, and Graves. Come to Bordeaux for the viticulture, but stay for the panoramic views, sophisticated arts scene, and vibrant nightlife.