The main language spoken here is French. It is the primary language in the country, so it is crucial to make an effort to speak the language.
The type of money used in Bordeaux, France is euros. The euro is pretty similar to the U.S. dollar but it is more common to use a $1 or $2 euro coin here than it is back home in the USA. $1 dollar equals about 0.89 euros. Their money feels like plastic compared to our paper money.
Today I bought a bottle of water for 1.10 euros at a boulangerie (bakery shop). I'm sure there are cheaper options at the market for perhaps .90 euros.
The best meal I had this week was le poulet aux pommes de terre (grilled chicken with potatoes), part of the three course meal my homestay mother made on my first day in Bordeaux. I ate the main dish along with a salad and vanilla pudding for dessert.
