France's new wine theme park is now open and here are the first pictures from inside

Last week, dear readers, we were delighted to bring you the news that a wine theme park is opening in Bordeaux.

Well now the first pictures from inside the 10 storey, $91 million entertainment-venue-cum-museum are here, and they have our mouths watering.

French president Francois Hollande pottered along for la Cité du Vin's inauguration and a private tour on Wednesday:

He didn't look that impressed, if we're honest, but we bloody well are.

There are 20 different exhibits that cover the history and culture of wine-making, an auditorium for demonstrations, screenings and wine tasting classes, two restaurants, and of course, a bar - where you can choose from 800 different wines.

We can't wait to go...

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