Explore lesser-known but no less extraordinary areas in Bordeaux with a local that will explain the influence of novelist Victor Hugo and the highlights of the St. Pierre district. To maximize your experience, the guide will offer tips and descriptions from an insider’s perspective, including how to easily ride the tramway from the Golden Triangle, which three grand boulevards define. Hugo famously said, “Take Versailles, add Antwerp, and you have Bordeaux.”You will see why he loved the city while walking to landmarks like the Big Bell on cobblestoned James Street and the medieval Calihau Gate, once part of the defensive walls. After a refreshment at a café and a bit of free time, you will explore the Saint Pierre District, the birthplace of present-day Bordeaux. Be sure to notice the street names, which reflect professions such as goldsmithing and candle-making. The famed square Place de la Bourse may be the recognizable attraction of all.