Bordeaux-Merignac Airport

Situated at the crossroads between Belgium, Germany and the North Sea, Amsterdam is quite literally the bridge over the Amstel River. Founded in the 12th century, the city experienced commercial, financial and cultural prosperity in the 17th century due to its port and its religious tolerance at that time. Nowadays, the city has nearly 800,000 inhabitants and is a pioneer in sustainable development. With the development of Zuidas, the city's business district, it is the financial and cultural capital of the Netherlands and the fifth largest European centre of business. Amsterdam boasts extremely rich cultural activity, but the Dutch city's main attraction is surely its very special lifestyle.

With 250 bridges, a countless number of canals and four hundred kilometres of cycle tracks, Amsterdam is the perfect place for strolling or cycling. One of the city's main attractions resides with its multitude of museums - don't miss the must-see Van Gogh museum, the works of Rembrandt and Vermeer on display at the Rijskmuseum, and the moving house where Anne Frank hid away during the German occupation. For something a little more spectacular, the neo-gothic façade of the Tuschinski theatre or NEMO, the museum of technology and science are also worth visiting. After all that sightseeing, you'll be ready to sample the famous Dutch beer available in the abundance of cafés and restaurants that line the canals. You can touch down in Amsterdam in just two hours from Bordeaux, without even having to change your watch!

For a comprehensive guide to this destination, visit amsterdam.info

• Time difference:  none
• Currency:  Euro
• Contacts and useful links:  

  Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  Amsterdam-Schipol International Airport

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