Nearby Attractions
Quartier
Le quartier Saint-Seurin — Fondaudège est situé sous le quartier des Chartrons, au nord-ouest du centre-ville historique, au nord du quartier Saint-Bruno — Saint-Victor — Mériadeck, et à l’est de Caudéran. Il fait partie de la vieille ville de Bordeaux.
Le nom de ce quartier s’explique par la présence de la basilique Saint-Seurin située place des Martyrs de la Résistance à Bordeaux.
Fondée au VIe siècle, classée au titre des monuments historiques par la liste de 1840, inscrite au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO depuis 1998, elle est également située sur l’un des chemins menant à Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle.
Marchés
Marchés/Markets
Organic market, directly from the producers (Place des martyrs de la Résistance, Saint Seurin). Friday from 7am to 1 pm.
Market at Galerie des Grands Hommes shopping centre.(Place des Grands Hommes). From monday to saturday, 7am to 7pm.
La basilique Saint-Seurin
The Saint-Seurin Basilica is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is Bordeaux’s oldest church (6th century). Its 11th-century crypt contains the tomb of Saint-Fort, Merovingian sarcophagi, and a vast Christian necropolis with tombs dating from the 4th to the 18th century. The basilica's style is predominantly Romanesque, but many Gothic elements pertain - the result of successive additions to the structure over the centuries.
Ouvert en semaine (sauf lundi) de 8h30 à 19h45 et dimanche de 9h00 à 20h15. Renseignements : 05 56 93 89 28 ou à l'office de tourisme 05 56 00 66 00
Place de la Comédie/Grand théâtre
Along with the operas of Versailles and Turin, the Grand-Théâtre has one of the most beautiful 18th century concert halls in the world!
The masterpiece by Victor Louis, Parisian architect , of Chartres Cathedral fame) was built during the reign of Louis XVI.
Restoration over the past few years has restored the theatre's original lustre. The 18th century décor, damaged by oil lamps, once again shines.
This neo-classic monument dedicated to the muses can be visited all year long (depending on the rehearsal and concert schedule).
The stately cafe built into it is a civilised spot for a drink.
Ouvert toute l'année, de 13h00 à 18h00, fermé lundi, dimanche.
Palais Galien
Located just outside the city centre, the Palais Galien constitutes the most ancient Gallo-Roman vestige in Bordeaux.
The ruins of this amphitheatre nevertheless evoke Burdigala (Bordeaux's Roman name) at its peak. A monumental gateway remains to this day, as well as several arches and wall remnants incorporated into surrounding houses
In times past, some 20,000 spectators (or twice the town's population) watched the games on wooden benches.
The Palais Gallien was a den of crooks and prostitutes in the 17th century... It was also said that witches gathered here, before a mayor transformed the site into a quarry during the revolutionary period.
Ouvert tous les jours, du 01/06 au 30/09 de 13h00 à 18h00
Jardin Public
The Jardin Public combines the famous honey-coloured stone of stately 18th century buildings with a relaxed setting in which a pond is surrounded by centuries-old trees. A veritable "green lung" in the city centre, the 11 hectares of grass, trees, flowers, and plants also include a children's playground and the famous Guignol Guérin puppet show.
Framed by lovely townhouses, and including a Natural History Museum, a small botanical garden, and a bar-restaurant (L’Orangerie), the Jardin Public has been classified a Jardin Remarquable de France..
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Daily opened, Du 01/04 au 31/05 de 07h00 à 20h00
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Du 01/06 au 31/08 de 07h00 à 21h00
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Du 01/09 au 30/09 de 07h00 à 20h00
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Du 01/11 au 31/12 de 07h00 à 18h00
CAPC
Built in 1824 as a warehouse for French colonial produce like coffee, cocoa, peanuts and vanilla, the cavernous Entrepôts Lainé creates a dramatic backdrop for cutting-edge modern art at the CAPC Musée d’Art Contemporain. Entry to the permenant collection is free but there is a cover charge for any temporary exhibitions.
Ouvert le Mardi, Jeudi, Vendredi, Samedi, Dimanche de 11h00 à 18h00, le Mercredi de 11h00 à 20h00. Fermé le Lundi
Quais de la Garonne
Les quais de Bordeaux, partie intégrante du patrimoine classé par l'Unesco, sont bordés par de somptueux édifices de façade du 18è siècle classés ou inscrits au titre des monuments historiques.
Du miroir d'eau en face de la place de la Bourse aux magasins d'usine quai des Chartrons, ils s'étendent sur plusieurs kilomètres.
Il y fait bon flâner et s'arrêter bruncher le week-end.