Bordeaux
EVERY CITY HAS ITS HIDDEN GEMS AND LOCAL SECRETS WORTH DISCOVERING. HOWEVER SOMETIMES, A CITY’S MOST ICONIC PLACES ARE HIDDEN IN PLAIN VIEW OR SKIPPED DUE TO THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE. TO ENSURE YOU DON’T MISS OUT ON ANY OF THE ATTRACTIONS, HERE’S THE LA CRÈME DE LA CRÈME OF SIGHTS IN BORDEAUX. GET YOUR CAMERA READY!
LE MIROIR D’EAU
PLACE DES QUINCONCES After stopping by the Miroir d’Eau, continue your walk up to the iconic Place des Quinconces. With a surface area of about 21 acres (8.5 hectares), it is France’s biggest square and one of the largest in Europe. No matter the time of year, it’s an action-packed place, as fairs, concerts and other cultural events are regularly organized. The towering Monument aux Girondins is astonishing, as is the impressive water fountain beneath it. Place des Quinconces, 2792 Place des Quinconces, Bordeaux, France, +33 5 56 00 66 00
PONT DE PIERRE It’s near impossible to conduct a Google search about Bordeaux without coming across pictures of the Pont de Pierre — the famous bridge that connects the two banks of the Garonne River. Taking a walk across is a must, as you get to admire the breathtaking panorama the city has to o¡er. Pont de Pierre, Bordeaux, France
The Miroir d’Eau is the most visited attraction in Bordeaux and its popularity is well deserved. Facing the stunning Place de la Bourse, the Miroir d’Eau is the world’s largest reflecting mirror. In the summer, make sure to come with your camera to capture the water spurts as they go o¡. Indeed, many locals (especially kids) and tourists like to walk through the water for a fun break from the summer heat. Le Miroir d’Eau, Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux, France
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