Its great architecture from the 18th century (realized by Victor-Louis) makes the Opera of Bordeaux an "avant-garde" one since Marc MINKOWSKY is at his head.
If you're a ballet or an opera lover, you should consider booking a fantastic night there.
There are representations almost everyday and last minute discounted tickets are usually available at the desk.
The Quinconces esplanade has been realized in the 19th century and is probably the biggest one in Europe.
This place hosts many events (antiquity fairs, leisure parks, manifestations...)
Realized in the 18th century, this esplanade has been thought by the intendant Tourny.
This place hosts the Christmas market.
The gardens has been reorganized in the 19th century into an English parc.
This big garden offers a nice breathe in the city center.
The Saint-SEURIN basilica
This great architectural pearl, more austere and bigger than the other buildings of the city, is located on the way to Saint Jacques de Compostelle. This basilica is part of the UNESCO since 1999.
This location is considered as the oldest testimony of christianism in Bordeaux.
(200 meters from the builing) This Roman church dedicated to Saint Andrew is the seat of the Archbishop of Bordeaux.
The place Pey Berland also hosts the Rohan Palace (today's City Hall)
The Big Bell district
This district is one of the oldest of Bordeaux, former "Saint Eloi" district.
Its tiny streets, beautiful renassance buildings and fashion shops contrast with the rest of the city.
You should have a look at the oldest house of Bordeaux as well as Montaigne's house (23-25 Impasse Fauré)
It's a very young and trendy disctrict to hang out, especially at night in Saint James street.
The golden bel used to be the door's protective entrance to the city.
There are a lot of café and terrace, this distric is one of the most famous of Bordeaux.
Located at the very south of Sainte Catherine, this disctric is very animated during weekends thanks to its market.
The nice St Michel district is very close as well, there are a lot of craftshops and second-hand dealers.
The St Michel basilica (gothc style) is located in the midle of the place: it's the biggest of the city.
De style gothique flamboyant, elle est la plus grande église paroissiale de la ville.
Au-delà de sa taille, c’est sa superbe flèche qui en fait un monument exceptionnel.
Great example of the 18th century arcitecture, they were build by Louis XV the architect.
The docks are a nice promenade if you want to have a walk along the river.
During the sumer, the "miroir d'eau" imagined by Michel COURAJOUD reflects the elegant duty museum. Grâce à un système originale de fontaines alternant effet miroir et effet brouillard, cet endroit offre une attraction aux enfants et aux plus grands, et une étape pour se rafraichir, les jours de grandes chaleur.
Une balade sur les quais, offrira une étape enchanteresse par les effets de lumière, provoqués par le double confluant de la Garonne.
A certaines heures, on peut assister à un véritable ballet enchanteur.
A must-see monument, very representative of Bordeaux. Built under Napoleon 1st, it is an historical monument.