Between two weekends in a city like Bordeaux, it is practically impossible to visit all the monuments and emblematic sites. The Gironde city is one of the richest municipalities in France. Not only a varied historical heritage, but also innovative projects allowing people to live new sociological experiences. Here is a list of essential visits to do in Bordeaux.
The Cap Sciences Museum
Located on the quays of Bordeaux since 1995 in the former hangar 20, the Cap sciences museum is a mixed center. Science, technology and industry come together. Within the museum there are conferences and meetings on scientific themes. You will also be able to discover many exhibitions And entertainment for all ages and especially for the little ones from 3 years old. The objective is to instill a scientific culture in a large number of people.
The Marine Sea Museum
Newborn of the great family of Bordeaux museums, the Musée Mer Marine is a space for exchange and highlighting the maritime heritage of the city, but also of the world. Under the initiative of Norbert Fradin, the museum is installed in the historic port of Bordeaux from the 19e century within the flood basins.
In terms of structure, the building built by Bordeaux architect Olivier Brochet is a monumental ensemble of 7 successive levels and a total surface area of 13,800 m². Over 6,000 m², you can visit a rich collection of works of art, boat models, marine objects as well as exhibitions retracing the history of the sea and man’s relationship with it.
The Bordeaux park
During your stay in Bordeaux, you will be entitled to a corner of nature in the middle of an urban area within the city’s largest park the Bordeaux park. Located in the Caudéran district not far from the boulevards, the park is made up of various plant species, but also many farm animals to cheer up the little ones. Since 1888 when the park was created, it has offered an ideal setting for relaxing moments and family picnics.
Saint Catherine Street
If you are passionate about shopping, rue Saint Catherine will be your playground. It is the ideal place where you can rob entire departments of clothing stores. But not only ! On its 1.2 km long pedestrian street, you will also be spoiled for choice when it comes to the restaurant that will welcome you for dinner. Going from the Red Hat Court to Victory Square, nothing is the same as you progress. At the entrance to rue Saint Catherine, you will find large brands such as Galeries Lafayette and then numerous stores like Jennifer or Pimkie which delight young girls. Further afield, there are sandwich shops, foreign restaurants, kebab shops and low-cost clothing stores.
By visiting Rue Saint Catherine, you also discover a part of the city’s history since it was founded in Roman times. It is therefore one of the oldest in the city.