The Chaban - Delmas Stadium, named after the Mayor was inaugurated on 12 June 1938 with a quarterfinal match of the Soccer World Cup between Brazil and Czechoslovakia. This Bordeaux Stadium has a capacity to hold 50,000 spectators. Earlier known as Lescure Stadium with much architectural novelty, the stadium was entitled as one of France's national monuments. The Stadium has been a witness to the various crucial matches such as boxing, hockey and soccer. It has also hosted the finals of 1997-98 Heineken Cup. In 1955 the Lescure Stadium was the venue for the final of the French rugby championship for the first time. The Chaban - Delmas Stadium has hosted two matches in 1999 Rugby World Cup and will host four matches in the RWC 2007.
The city of Bordeaux enjoys the reputation as the world capital of wine. The city, the largest in the world for fine wines boasts of more than 120,000 hectares of vineyards.
The main famous wine regions in the city are Châteaux-Margaux, Saint-Émilion, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estéphe, Médoc and Graves.
Bordeaux is also known for many historic monuments that have been classified as world heritage sites by UNESCO. Saint-André's cathedral, Saint-Seurin's basilica and Saint-Michel's basilica have been recognized are such historic edifices.
The city that has many famous museums and beaches is a favorite tourist destination. Those visiting the country to watch 2007 Rugby World Cup can avail the opportunity to visit these places. Being one of France's most visited cities, its neoclassical architecture gives the city an 18th-century appearance.
