The tradition of giving the bride away goes back to a time when a woman had few rights and privileges and her family viewed her as property. The father of the bride would literally give his daughter away to the groom and his family for social and monetary gains.
More Weather Forecasts in Bordeaux. January is low season in Bordeaux, and although the temperatures remain relatively mild there is a significant amount of rainfall. As the days become longer, the amount of sunshine increases and the temperatures can get up towards the high teens on some days.
Bordeaux is the largest city in Aquitaine. It is a port city on the Garonne River in the Gironde department. It is the capital of Aquitaine, as well as the prefecture of the Gironde department. Bordeaux is famous for its wine industry.