Bordeaux City Centre
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 des Quinconces
The biggest square in France, this plaza hosts festivals, concerts and markets and features monuments dedicated to famous writers.
Grand Theatre 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.
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.
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.
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Other neighbourhoods around Bordeaux City Centre
Bordeaux Golden Triangle
Visitors often come to Bordeaux Golden Triangle for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Place de la Comédie and Rue Sainte-Catherine. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Grand Theatre Tram Station.
Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces
If you're spending time in Hôtel de Ville - Quinconces, check out sights like Grand Theatre of Bordeaux or Place de la Comédie and hop on the metro to see more the city at Grand Theatre Tram Station or Gambetta Tram Station.
Meriadeck
Spend some time visiting places like Patinoire Meriadeck while getting to know Meriadeck, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Meriadeck Tram Station or Hotel de Police Tram Station to see more of the area.
Saint Pierre
While you're in Saint Pierre, take in top sights like Place Saint Pierre and jump on the metro at Place de la Bourse Tram Station to see more of the city.
Saint Seurin - Fondaudège
If you're spending some time in Saint Seurin - Fondaudège, Palais Gallien and St. Seurin Basilica are top sights worth seeing.
Saint-Bruno - Saint-Victor
While you're in Saint-Bruno - Saint-Victor, take in top sights like Patinoire Meriadeck or Musée des Beaux-Arts, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hotel de Police Tram Station or Gaviniès Tram Stop.