Bordeaux

The riverside, with its imposing facades, opens onto the splendid Place de la Bourse, which for many centuries has been the symbol of Bordeaux. The square, designed by Jacques Gabriel (architect of King Louis XV), opens the city towards the river and is today enriched by the Miroir D’eau (Mirror of Water), the world’s largest reflecting pool of water (3,450 m²), a spectacular work that alternates moments when it reflects the square and others when the water flows in the form of vaporised jets. 

 

The true heart of the old town of Bordeaux is the quarter of Saint Pierre. Here you can stroll among the characteristic alleyways and numerous restaurants that offer excellent local dishes accompanied, of course, by a glass of good Bordeaux. The current Place Saint Pierre was the entrance to the Roman port. In this area trade flourished, and this is testified by the names of the streets which still today evoke the professions that were practised there at the time: Rue des Argentiers (goldsmiths), Rue des Bahutiers (chest makers) Rue du Chai des Farines (grain warehouse).

 

 

 

Among the other churches of Bourdeaux, a visit to Saint Eloi is well worthwhile, as is a tour of the nearby Grosse Cloche and Basilique of Saint Michel with its 114 metre belfry that stands over the quarter of the same name, the liveliest and most multi-ethnic of the entire city.

 

 The perfect conclusion to a visit of the city of Bordeaux is a trip to the Grand Théâtre, one of the most beautiful eighteenth-century theatres in the world. For its beauty it is compared to the celebrated theatres of Versailles and Turin. This temple to the fine arts holds numerous opera, ballet and symphony concert performances of international level.

 

 

Bordeaux is a welcoming city and offers different possibilities for accommodation.

To find the ideal hotel and the best offers you can do a search for the stars but also for districts or landmarks.