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11 years ago
Seemed totally out of place in this quarter of Bordeaux. It is a tourist draw, but I can't see the beauty or meaning in this piece of art nouveau in a city so luxuriously honored with 18th century magnificence. read more
Place Stalingrad
33100 Bordeaux
France
Bastide
Hours
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French
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This is probably the #1 attraction in Bordeaux. I would recommend coming at night, preferably later…read moreat night when it's completely dark. There's less kids playing in the water and the lights on the Bourse make a great reflection on the water. Also, there's mist and the water drains or rises periodically. The water is still pretty shallow though. Plus, they play music and people dance nearby which was nice. During the day, it's super hot especially since there's no trees or cover. Also, the reflection is not as prominent. Definitely come at night!
It is reflective mirror from the shallow pool. This famous area is popular among the local France…read morepeople during the summer. The kid and adult alike playing and walking in the pool. The design of the mirror pool has a minor concave with filling of water about 2 to 3 inches height. This water stay for half hour and drain to dry and the process start again to fill up. The drain of the water is to purify it. The name of this attraction is call Water Mirror. It is hard to get mirror image since there are a lot of kid running around and create the wave on the water surface. It is difficult to get still water surface like mirror. May be late at night when no one around. Once the water surface is still, it will reflect the place de la Bourse. This water mirror becomes the famous picture for the viewing.
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This was the first bridge built over the Garonne River that has very raging currents…read more Under the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte it was designed and then constructed between 1819 -1822. The 17 arches are supposedly for the letters in the name Napoleon Bonaparte. Three intertwined crescents adorn the bridge as the coat of arms of Bordeaux. It's beautiful from the river and over the river. We had to wait for about 30 minutes as tides changed before our river boat was allowed to go under the bridge. My husband and I rode bikes over the bridge and enjoyed the view. This was the only bridge until 1965.
From the owner: Entre les deux rives de la Garonne C'est seulement en 1821 que ce pont entra en service, avant…read morecette date il fallait faire une vingtaine de kilomètres pour pouvoir traverser la Garonne à partir de Bordeaux et de son centre ville. C'est Napoléon 1er qui décida de sa construction pour y faire passer ses troupes. Dix-sept arches reposent sur des piles de bois profondément enfoncées dans la vase, aujourd'hui le Pont de Pierre bénéficie d'une surveillance permanente, l'édifice favori des Bordelais supporte quatre files de voitures, deux trottoirs et deux pistes cyclables.
Le Pont de Pierre vu de l'intérieur, rive gauche
Pont de pierre
Beautiful plaza to walk around and take pictures. Read up on the history and bring your selfie…read morestick for the best pictures.
Sorta of love this. Not sure how many words I can do on it, but it certainly deserves a review. It…read morewas so hot when I was there that people were paddling in it. At first I thought they were spoiling it slightly and then I joined them and changed my mind pretty quickly. Huge, impressive, massive water fountain with crazy statues all around it. Looks like it has been about for a long long time and you really should not visit Bordeaux without checking it out. 5 stars.
There's no mistaking it, and as I first arrived in Bordeaux, i found myself saying, C'est une…read moregrosse cloche! It's huge and it's an important symbol of Bordeaux, built in the 15th century. At the time, it was rung to signify the beginning of the grape harvest, but also to warn of fires and for special holidays. It's a gorgeous landmark and a remarkable slice of history. There are short tours available.
From the owner: Une porte qui s'impose Dans une rue du Vieux Bordeaux, on ne peut qu'être impressionné par la…read moretaille de cette porte. Initialement, la porte n'avait pas de nom et s'appelait Saint-Eloi, comme l'église. La Grosse Cloche était le beffroi de l'Hôtel de ville au Moyen-Age et pendant l'Ancien Régime et figure toujours sur le symbole des armories de Bordeaux. A l'époque, elle était formée de 4 tours, puis ensuite 6. Aujourd'hui, seules 2 tours font encore partie du paysage. C'est Henri II au 16ème siècle qui ajouta au monument la cloche et l'horloge. La Grosse Cloche fut restaurée après l'incendie de 1757 qui détruisit une partie du beffroi. Dès la tombée de la nuit, elle s'éclaire et se pare d'une jolie couleur bleue pour le plaisir des passants et des habitants du quartier.
Grosse Cloche 2
Grosse Cloche 1
From the owner: Des vestiges sublimes Au croisement entre la rue du Docteur Albert-Barraud et la rue Fondaudège, se…read moretrouvent les uniques vestiges d'un amphithéâtre de l'époque de la Burdigala romaine. L'amphithéâtre avait une capacité de plus de 22000 places. Ce monument fut l'objet de nombreuses spéculations et légendes. L'une d'entre elles raconte que lors de la fondation de la ville par Titus et Vespasien, le roi Cenebrun fit construire pour sa femme Galliene ce palais, d'où le nom de Palais Gallien. Suite à d'autres recherches menées par Elie Vinet au XVIème siècle, la construction de l'édifice a finalement été attribuée à la dynastie des Sévères entre 193 et 235.
Le Palais Gallien
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From the owner: La mairie dans les locaux d'un palais Le palais fut construit en 1771 sur la demande de…read moreFerdinand-Maximilien Mériadec de Rohan, archevêque de Bordeaux. Les travaux se terminèrent en 1784. En 1800, la Préfecture s'installe au sein de l'édifice et en 1834 le lieu accueille la mairie et devient ainsi l'Hôtel de Ville. Si la décoration a été quelque peu changée à travers les siècles, le très bel escalier d'honneur que l'on doit à Bonfin ainsi que les trompe-l'œil des salons de Lacour et Beringazo témoignent de la splendeur du lieu. La mairie propose ses services aux administrés de Bordeaux, ville-centre d'une Communauté urbaine de 27 communes (700 000 habitants). Ses compétences sont multiples et concernent l'état civil, les listes électorales, l'action sociale et la solidarité, l'aménagement urbain, l'éducation (gestion des équipements scolaires), la jeunesse et les sports, l'action culturelle (Opéra, musées, bibliothèques et théâtres), mais aussi l'environnement (Propreté, espaces
From the owner: Dédiée à la victoire de Charles VIII Auparavant il y avait 2 portes pour entrer dans Bordeaux, le…read moremarquis de Tourny détruisit l'une d'elles et sauvegardea la Porte Cailhau. Sa construction terminée en 1495, elle servait de point de mire sur la Garonne. Bien que le principe de sa construction soit celui d'un arc de triomphe, elle ressemble par beaucoup d'aspects à un petit château-fort avec ses tourelles, son chemin de ronde et son point de vue unique sur le fleuve. Elle se visite l'été, de juin à septembre.Quant à son nom, elle le doit aux cailloux que les bateaux laissaient devant.
The only view worth looking back for!
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While I was traveling with Viking River Cruises, I took an excursion from the ship to the Citadel…read moreat Blaye, France. Touring citadels is not usually my favorite thing, but this one exceeded my expectations. In fact I found it quite interesting and a very peaceful and enjoyable experience. It was one of King Louis XIV's most important fortresses...a grand one. The Citadel is a very scenic complex built on the banks of the Gironde estuary. It is an extraordinary 17th century citadel, dramatically set on a mountain beside the river. Within it you can see the ruins of a Medieval castle and cathedral. It is a beautiful setting with a wonderful panorama. The Citadel includes several little shops, a few homes, grazing animals, (even a camel), and little restaurants. The Citadel of Blaye and the nearby forts are listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. In the course of the afternoon, I met some locals walking their dogs. I actually met an older gentleman walking the most amazing English Bulldog I've ever seen. It was a surprisingly lovely afternoon, walking throughout this easy pedestrian terrain of the fortress.
The Citadel of Blaye was built beteen 1686 and 1689 as a walled city with a total area of 38…read morehectars to prevent enemies from sailing to Bordeaux. Louis XIV ordered the Marshall of France, Vauban, who was the premier military engineer of his age to build this great fortification. During World War II, it was occupied by the Nazis. So much history here. When the tide is out on the river, the row boats are banked in the mud. Walk around the Citadel and fortress, then get on a bike to explore Blaye and the surrounding vineyards. Everyone you meet will be friendly and helpful, normally speaking in French.