The Top-10
Top 10 Architecture & Landmarks in Bordeaux - 2023
Updated Sep 2023
- No.1
Place de la Bourse
4.5/538 ReviewsBordeaux844m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks
"Bordeaux Exchange Square is the world wine trading center, every day there will be tourists and traders from all over the world to come here, trading wines from various wineries, is definitely the most lively place in Bordeaux, it is worth to feel."Highlights: The Bordeaux Stock Exchange Square was built in 1755. It was originally built to celebrate King Louis XV of France. In the middle of the square, there was a bronze statue of Louis XV riding a tall horse. It was melted down and was built on the original site in 1869 The three fountains seen now. The Place de la Bordeaux was designed by French architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, who also designed the Place de la Concorde and the Palace of Versailles in Paris. This building complex consists of three parts: the tax office, the stock exchange hall and the central hall. It is a very magnificent 18th century building complex in southwestern France.Show Less - No.2
Esplande des Quinconces
4.6/547 ReviewsBordeaux997m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks
"The large area of the old town of Bordeaux is one of the largest squares in Europe. The Girondé monument in the middle of the square is very tall and is the hallmark building. Next to the square is statues of the thinker Montaigne and the philosopher Montesquieu. The square is shaded by trees. There is also a viewing platform on the side. However, the sun in the French man was too strong, and we took a quick look and left."Highlights: Cancons Square is located at the northern end of the old urban area, on the banks of the Garonne River, covering an area of 120,000 square kilometers and is one of the largest squares in Europe. On the west side of the square, there are monuments to members of the French Gironde faction, as well as bronze sculptures, statues of Montaigne, a thinker born in Bordeaux, and statues of the philosopher Montesquieu. The square is surrounded by rows of trees, and there is a viewing platform on the river bank, which is a good place to watch the whole square.Show Less - No.3
National Opera of Bordeaux
4.6/555 ReviewsBordeaux663m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks
"This is the prototype building of the Grand Theatre of Paris, Bordeaux's most beautiful world heritage site. Every September - June of the next year, famous European singing and dance dramas will be staged. The fare in the theater is priced according to the location. The good location must be processed for the annual card to have the opportunity to grab it. Of course, the best location will definitely be reserved. However, for Xiaobai, it is good to spend 15 euros to buy the ceiling position before the opening."Highlights: The Grand Theater is a classical-style theater designed and built by architect Vito Louis from 1773 to 1780. The theater is 47 meters long, 19 meters high, and 88 meters wide. The 12 Corinthian columns on the front are similar to the columns in front of the Greek temple. The upper half of the columns is carved with the goddess of music and poetry in Greek mythology. The grand staircase inside is imitated from the Opera Garnier in Paris.Show Less - No.4
Basilique Saint-Michel
4.6/539 ReviewsBordeaux1.2km from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks
"The church of Saint Michel and Saint-Gudule has a profound origin with the Belgian royal family. Since 1830, all religious ceremonies of the royal family have been held here. When the sun sets, the cathedral shines a different kind of glory under the sunset, and it is also a pleasure to enjoy the sunset scenery here. "Highlights: St. Michael's Church is located on the banks of the Garonne River at the southern end of the old city, facing Canteloup Square. This church was built in the 14th century, and it is the representative of Gothic architecture in the urban area of Bordeaux. In this church, what attracts attention is the St.Michel tower built in the 15th century and renovated in 1865. This 374-foot-high tower is the tallest Gothic spire in France. Enjoy views of the city of Bordeaux and, on a clear day, the Atlantic Ocean. The Cloche bell tower in the center of the Canteloup square in front of the church is the pointer of the city of Bordeaux.Show Less - No.5
Grosse Cloche
4.5/529 ReviewsBordeaux673m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"The bell gate is the center of Bordeaux, an old castle-style bell tower that looks very European in medieval style. On one side of the clock tower is modern Bordeaux, on the other end is the old Bordeaux Old City, through the big bell gate, as if through time and space, with a different feeling."Highlights: The Grand Bell Gate is one of Bordeaux's famous monuments. It is located at the entrance of the Saint-Michel neighborhood and used to be the bell tower of the former Bordeaux City Hall. The Great Bell Gate consists of two 40-meter-high circular towers connected in the middle, decorated with a golden lion coat of arms. In the 12th century it was originally four round towers with only one story. It was later changed to its current form in the 15th to 17th centuries. Big bells are used to ring to warn the public in the event of a fire.Show Less - No.6
Jacques Chaban-Delmas Bridge
4.7/513 ReviewsBordeaux3.1km from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"The Bordeaux-Jacques-Chabon-Delma Bridge is a very famous bridge on the river, and the four upright columns at both ends of the bridge are like four swords inserted into the air, and it can be seen in remote places. He is also a famous bridge on the Bordeaux River, and is a transportation hub for the entire city. You may wish to enjoy it."Highlights: The Jacques Chabon-Delmar Bridge is located in Bordeaux, a port city in southern France. Opened to traffic in 2013, the bridge is 575 meters long and has four towering pylons. Whenever a large ship wants to pass, the machinery inside the pylons works to raise the main bridge high, etc. The boat passes and then descends to let the vehicles pass, the whole process is spectacular and interesting.Show Less - No.7
Stone Bridge
4.6/517 ReviewsBordeaux1.3km from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"The Pierre Bridge in Bordeaux is a famous bridge on the Seine, a stone multi-arch bridge that resembles a dragon lying across the river. This bridge has a history of more than 100 years, although it has experienced a hundred years of wind and rain, but it is still the main bridge transportation hub here, standing on the bridge can enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the river bank, really suitable for walking tour."Highlights: The Pont Pierre, located in Bordeaux, France, was the first bridge over the Garonne River and was built in 1819. In the process of building the bridge, the builders encountered many difficulties, and later, they borrowed a diving bell from England to stabilize the bridge, which has 17 arches (the alphanumeric of Napoleon's name).Show Less - No.8
Rue Sainte-Catherine
4.4/522 ReviewsBordeaux442m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks
"Catherine Street is also quite interesting, the street is very wide, the street is also very interesting, some of the shops on the street are also very popular, some of the things bought are French interior goods."Highlights: St. Catherine Street is a bustling commercial street in the Bordeaux region. This more than 1,000-meter-long street is completely closed to motor vehicles. There are many shops on both sides of the street, and there are also many cafes and bars. The street has had this name since the 18th century, mainly in honor of the martyred saint who was buried in the nearby chapel.Show Less - No.9
Pey Berland Tower
4.4/524 ReviewsBordeaux204m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"The Pebelang Tower in Bordeaux is a medieval church building. The tower still has a bronze bell with a history of more than 600 years. Every time it is ten o'clock, he will ring the loud bell. You can climb the rotating stairs to the top of the tower and overlook the surrounding scenery. It's really retro and beautiful."Highlights: The PeyBerland Tower is located on the PeyBerland Square next to the Cathedral of Bordeaux and is separated from the Cathedral. It was named after the then Archbishop PeyBerland. The tower was built between 1440 and 1500. It is a 66-meter-high Gothic building. The of tower is a minaret. Today, tourists can still climb the steps to the tower, which is a good place to overlook the city scenery.Show Less - No.10
Jardin Public
4.0/512 ReviewsBordeaux1.2km from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"Bordeaux Park is really unique, this small park can also see a lot of good things, a lot of things in the park are very typical, you can also see interesting flowers here."Highlights: The Bordeaux Park is a lush park with a botanical garden with carefully classified plant species, a natural history museum and a children's playground. The park is located south of the city center and was built in 1775, and you can still see some historical sites in it.Show Less - No.11
Palais Gallien
4.2/514 ReviewsBordeaux1.1km from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"The Galian Palace is a famous historical monument in Bordeaux. This palace has a history of more than 1,000 years. It has only one wall and passage left, but it is vaguely visible that his past glory is now one of the symbols of Bordeaux. It is also a must-visit attraction to visit Bordeaux. Don't be wrong."Highlights: The Palais Garien is the surviving Gallo-Roman ruins in Bordeaux, an open-air amphitheater built in the 3rd century AD that once held 15,000 spectators, and now only a few remnants of the arches remain.Show Less - No.12
Girondins Monument
4.3/515 ReviewsBordeaux910m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"The Girondale Monument is a very beautiful monument in Bordeaux. It is an iconic building here. The sculpture of the sea god is very moving. It is definitely worth everyone to enjoy it. You must not miss it."Highlights: The Girondins Monument is located in the Place de la Plum in Bordeaux. It was built to commemorate the members of the Girondists who were victims of the Reign of Terror. This is a must-see stop for reviewing the history of the French Revolution. The monument was built from 1894 to 1902. The proposal for the establishment of the monument originated in 1868, and was proposed by the architect Julian Gardé, the grandnephew of the Girondist Elie Gardé. In 1794, Ellie Gardé and other Girondists, and those who helped them, were guillotined there.Show Less - No.13
port of the Moon
4.5/52 ReviewsBordeaux2.4km from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks
"Bordeaux Moon Bay, very beautiful! There are many ancient buildings in Bordeaux, and the Moon Bay is a lot of people. It takes an hour to go from beginning to end. It is also a simple walk to see the flowers. If you want to see it, you need to arrive in person."Highlights: A place where you can walk along the promenade of the Garonne river. The Port of the Moon is an old port listed under the UNESCO World Heritage List. There are many magnificent old buildings which makes the area worth visiting.Show Less - No.14
Porte Cailhau
4.0/51 ReviewsBordeaux848m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks
"nice gate but we did not pay for the entrance since it looked underwhelming. the place looks nicer at night" - No.15
L'Eglise Sainte-Croix
4.4/55 ReviewsBordeaux1.6km from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"The Holy Cross Church is a very historical building. This church has a very long history. The Holy Cross Church is also 900 years old. Many things in the church can be visited. The internal environment is also quite large. [Fun] Fun is also very interesting"Highlights: The Church of Santa Croce was built in the 11th to 12th centuries and is a historic church building rebuilt in the 19th century. This church is not overly extravagant as a place for general church activities, but the beauty of sculpture and architecture traverses the context of history and still attracts people to visit today.Show Less - No.16
Cimetiere de la Chartreuse
3.8/54 ReviewsBordeaux884m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"This cemetery is also a cemetery for more famous people in France. The environment of this place is also relatively good. There are many quiet tombstones in this cemetery, which is also a very commemorative place. [Fun] Fun hunger is also very good" - No.17
Place Parlement
4.9/57 ReviewsBordeaux647m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"The Parliament Square in Bordeaux is a very old square in France. The ground of the whole square is made of small stone bricks more than 300 years ago. In the center of the square is a very beautiful sculpture fountain. The whole square is the seat of the Bordeaux Parliament. It is also one of Bordeaux’s most famous attractions."Highlights: Place du Parlement is an Italian-style square in the center of Bordeaux, France, adjacent to Place de la Bourse and Place Saint-Pierre. On April 17, 1952, it was listed as a French Historic Monument. It takes its name from the Parliament of Bordeaux, founded in 1451 and abolished in 1790. It is surrounded by buildings from the first half of the 18th century, with ornately decorated exterior walls. The Parliament Fountain was installed in 1865 during the Second Empire and was designed by the Bordeaux architect Louis Garros.Show Less - No.18
Bernard Magrez Cultural Institute
No comments yetBordeaux1.9km from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks - No.19
Notre Dame Church (Eglise Notre Dame la Grande)
3.8/510 ReviewsBordeaux579m from downtownArchitecture & Landmarks"The Church of Our Lady is also fun and the church is quite interesting. The whole building itself is also very huge, the church has some very unique artworks carved, and there are many visits here."Highlights: This is a beautiful baroque church that amazes visitors with its beautiful stained glass and beautifully carved façade. Religious events and weddings are often held here.Show Less - No.20
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