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  • Cathedral Saint Andre, Bordeaux

    1. Cathedral Saint Andre

    The massive Cathedral St. Andre at Place J. Moulin is one of the centerpieces of central Bordeaux. Even with the large square it is almost impossible to get a photo of the entire cathedral. There are...   more
  • Grand Theatre, Bordeaux

    2. Grand Theatre

    Right in the middle of the city center at place comedie, is the regal Grand Theatre. Unfortunately the music/ballet season was over in July, but on the plus side they turned the theatre into a museum...   more
  • Esplanade des Quinconces, Bordeaux

    3. Esplanade des Quinconces

    The Esplanade des Quinconces is France's largest square and one of the largest in Europe. It was laid out in the 19th century on the site of the former Château Trompette and is surrounded by trees...   more
  • Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux

    4. Place de la Bourse

    Also known as Place Royale, this is a perfect example of Bordeaux architecture at the end of the 18th century. This is a beautiful line of archways and slate roofs, with an impressive fountain in the...   more
  • Monument Aux Girondins, Bordeaux

    5. Monument Aux Girondins

    At the foot of the Monument to the Girondins are two beautiful fountains. Next to the column there are a couple of statues that honor two of the greatest names of Bordeaux. One is dedicated to the...   more
  • Basilique Saint Michel, Bordeaux

    6. Basilique Saint Michel

    One of the buildings of Bordeaux that is visible from basically everywhere, the Basilique Saint Michel is also very beautiful and offers the best panoramic view from its belfry. The basilica was...   more
  • La Grosse Cloche- The Big Clock, Bordeaux

    7. La Grosse Cloche- The Big Clock

    The "Grosse Cloche" is one of the few monuments which have been preserved from the Middle Ages, though with quite some alterations. Like Porte Cailhau, it is also squeezed between the surrounding...   more
  • Musee des Beaux Arts, Bordeaux

    8. Musee des Beaux Arts

    Behind the Hotel du Ville is Bordeaux's Museum of Fine Art. The area in front of the museum is interesting with a 30 foot tall, gaping mouth of a crocodile finely decorated. While the building is...   more
  • Palais Gallien, Bordeaux

    9. Palais Gallien

    Bordeaux's origins date back to Roman times, but from that era nothing but the Palais Gallien has survived. It is a rather curious sight as it is located amidst residential buildings and not visible...   more
  • Pont de Pierre, Bordeaux

    10. Pont de Pierre

    The Pont de Pierre is a beautiful stone bridge which was completed in 1822 after being commissioned by Napoleon. The bridge is quite amazing and was the first bridge built across the Garonne. It is...   more
  • Walking, Bordeaux

    11. Walking

    I can personally recommend BordeauxWalkingTours.com Patricia has some standard walking tours she does and will customize a tour to your needs as well. She has an amazing knowledge base of the history...   more
  • Eglise Notre Dame, Bordeaux

    12. Eglise Notre Dame

    We stumbled upon this magnificant structure as we were walking around Bordeaux. The facade of the church was quite interesting with its characteristic "pine-cone shapped towers". The church is located...   more
  • Place du Parlement, Bordeaux

    13. Place du Parlement

    The Place du Parlement is a large square for walking and relaxing. In season the half-dozen restaurants have outdoor tables for dining. They range from simple and inexpensive to the finest seafood...   more
  • Wine Tasting, Bordeaux

    14. Wine Tasting

    The area around Bordeaux is one of France's most distinguished wine regions. Due to an interplay of different factors, Bordeaux's "terroir" is superb for producing red and white wines alike. The...   more
  • Palais Rohan, Bordeaux

    15. Palais Rohan

    Located just steps away from Cathedral St Andre (at Place Pey Berland) and dominating the center of the old city is the Palais Rohan (or hotel de Ville). The current structure, which parts can be...   more
  • Tour Pey-Berland, Bordeaux

    16. Tour Pey-Berland

    The belfry of Cathédrale St André is a curious building. First of all, it's not part of the cathedral, but a few meters away from it. This was meant to protect the structures of the cathedral from the...   more
  • Basilique Saint Seurin, Bordeaux

    17. Basilique Saint Seurin

    The Basilique Saint Seurin is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Dated as far back as the 6th Century, the originally Romaneque church as been added on over the years, including a major...   more
  • Porte Cailhau, Bordeaux

    18. Porte Cailhau

    Bordeaux's old town still has four city gates, the most beautiful and impressive of them being Porte Cailhau. Squeezed between the buildings surrounding it, it is impressive but also gives the...   more
  • Place Gambetta, Bordeaux

    19. Place Gambetta

    Apparently this square is known for its great facades from the late 18th and early 19th century. Maybe i was just tired, maybe i had seen enough buildings but the lights struck me much more. In the...   more
  • Hotel de Ville, Bordeaux

    20. Hotel de Ville

    The Hotel de Ville, like most older fine buildings in Bordeaux, was built in the 18C as a palace for the Archbishop (Prince Rohan) which is why it is next to the Cathedral. The preferred view is from...   more
  • Place de la Victoire, Bordeaux

    21. Place de la Victoire

    Located at the Southern end of rue Saint Catherine, the Place de la Victoire features a large arched entry, a large obelisque of various colored marble from the local areas and some bronze turtles...   more
  • Fleche Saint Michel, Bordeaux

    22. Fleche Saint Michel

    Standing alone and separate from the Basilica is the steeple called the Fleche (Arrow). The Fleche was built in the late 15th century and along with St. Michel Basilica are a UNESCO World Heritagage...   more
  • Musee d'Aquitaine, Bordeaux

    23. Musee d'Aquitaine

    The Musee d'Aquitaine is a wonderful museum reflecting this history, archeology and ethnology of the Acquitaine area. From pre-history, through the Roman period (with excellent mosaic floors on...   more
  • Porte Dijeaux, Bordeaux

    24. Porte Dijeaux

    Porte Dijeaux: This gate has riplaced the one that was built ten meters ahead towards the current Gambetta Square. Next to it there's a beautiful cafè (Dijeaux cafè) where you can have a very good...   more
  • Hospital Saint Andre, Bordeaux

    25. Hospital Saint Andre

    Although quite an impressive building i was glad i was so bold to skip inside. The Garden of this place looks so nice. I didn't dare going any further. I guess one could be in a worse place then this...   more

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