Bordeaux

Discover Bordeaux in Gironde

A gorgeous tour of private mansions, imposing residences, monumental arches and facades, this circuit demonstrates the incredible constructions by Intendant Tourny and his successors in the 18th century.

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Bordeaux, strolling through the UNESCO heritage sites…

1- Grand Théâtre
At the Grand Théâtre, the Cours du Chapeau-Rouge is the most royal area of the tour with neo-classical canons.
2- Place de la Bourse
Opening onto the river, Place de la Bourse was the first great achievement of Bordeaux’s urban planning in the 18th century.
3- Porte Cailhau
Then you see Porte Cailhau rising from the quays, a Renaissance arch built in 1494 to the glory of King Charles VIII.
4- Grosse Cloche Bell Tower
The highlight of this tour is the Grosse Cloche Bell Tower, which symbolized the municipal authority and arms of the city in medieval times.
5- Pey-Berland Tower
The Saint- André Cathedral and Pey-Berland Tower are two major monuments that together form a beautiful ensemble in a pedestrian area.
6- Rohan Palace
As you head back to Place Gambetta, you will see the old Archiepiscopal Palace on your left. Rohan Palace is surrounded by a courtyard and garden and became the City Hall in 1835.