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1. Place de la Bourse

Place de la Bourse is an elegant city square, bordered by grand, palatial buildings and facing the Garonne River. Marvel at the perfect symmetry of the square and surrounding buildings, designed to reflect the king's power and bring Bordeaux into modernity.
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Place de la Bourse featuring an administrative buidling, night scenes and heritage architecture

2. Rue Sainte-Catherine

Bordeaux’s Rue Sainte-Catherine (Saint Catherine Street) stretches as far as you can see from one end to the other. It is one of Europe’s longest commercial pedestrian streets, measuring 0.8 miles (1.2 kilometers) long. Walk freely along this street filled with people. It is closed to vehicles, apart from an occasional delivery van. Be sure to explore the many side streets that offer unique and interesting stores and places to eat.
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Bordeaux which includes a city and street scenes

3. Grand Theater Opera National of Bordeaux

Admire the exquisite French building, the Grand Theater of Bordeaux, home of the Bordeaux National Opera. This 18th-century architectural masterpiece fits well in a city of historic stone buildings and greets visitors with its row of statues of mythological figures sitting atop a row of Corinthian stone pillars. It is also the venue for many other acclaimed performances throughout the year.
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Bordeaux showing theater scenes and heritage architecture

4. Place des Quinconces

The vast Place des Quinconces stretches for about 30 acres (120,000 square meters) across the center of Bordeaux, making it an ideal venue for concerts and festivals. Explore the tree-lined square and admire its ensemble of monuments, which are dotted around the edges of the plaza. Take in views of the adjacent Garonne River.
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Place des Quinconces showing a garden and a statue or sculpture

5. Place de la Victoire

Like Place Charles de Gaulle in Paris, Place de la Victoire features an arch monument and has roads leading off in every direction toward other city neighborhoods. Unlike its bigger counterpart, however, Bordeaux's cool plaza is not swamped with tourists. The laid-back atmosphere here makes it an ideal place to linger a while. Rest from sightseeing at one of the square’s cafés and bars and watch people coming and going.
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Place de la Victoire

6. Bordeaux Cathedral

The spectacular Cathédrale St. André dominates the skyline of Bordeaux and is one of the region's most important religious landmarks. The vast interior and freestanding bell tower add to its grandeur. Visit to appreciate the architecture or join the city's Catholic community at Mass.
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Cathedrale St. Andre showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

What to do in Camarsac

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Cité du Vin

Cité du Vin

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Cité du Vin in Bordeaux. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.

Cité du Vin
Place de la Bourse featuring an administrative buidling, night scenes and heritage architecture

Place de la Bourse

Explore this photogenic riverside square, which is bordered by two grand neoclassical palaces and features a spectacular fountain at its center.

Place de la Bourse
Bordeaux which includes a city and street scenes

Rue Sainte-Catherine

If you love to shop, this French street has great appeal. People watch as you have a drink or meal. The street seems to have a life of its own.

Rue Sainte-Catherine
Bordeaux showing theater scenes and heritage architecture

Grand Theater Opera National of Bordeaux

As with many stately buildings that dominate their space, this one has a superb presence. Tour this magnificent building and enjoy one of its performances.

Grand Theater Opera National of Bordeaux
Place des Quinconces showing a garden and a statue or sculpture

Place des Quinconces

The biggest square in France, this plaza hosts festivals, concerts and markets and features monuments dedicated to famous writers.

Place des Quinconces
Place de la Victoire

Place de la Victoire

A gateway to the rest of the city, this bustling square in Bordeaux's student quarter is home to classical monuments and stylish restaurants.

Place de la Victoire
Cathedrale St. Andre showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Bordeaux Cathedral

Marvel at panoramic views of the city and reflect in the peaceful nave at this iconic religious building, the seat of the Archdiocese of Bordeaux.

Bordeaux Cathedral
Château Margaux

Château Margaux

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Château Margaux during your travels to Margaux. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its spas.

Château Margaux
St. Michael Basilica featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

St. Michael Basilica

A freestanding bell tower with a ghoulish history is what draws most people to this landmark, but the large Gothic church here is equally impressive.

St. Michael Basilica
Bordeaux showing heritage elements and street scenes

Bordeaux