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Bordeaux's Grandeur: A Historic Heartbeat Tour, Loire & Atlantic France

Bordeaux's Grandeur: A Historic Heartbeat Tour

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This walk takes in Bordeaux's best-known landmarks, showing its history and architecture. It links famous squares and grand monuments through pedestrian streets, giving a clear picture of the city's elegant past and its present.

Along the way

1
Place de la Bourse & Miroir d'eauBegin your journey at Bordeaux's most iconic landmark, the stunning 18th-century Place de la Bourse, reflecting majestically in the famous Miroir d'eau.
2
Porte CailhauWander through charming side streets to discover Porte Cailhau, a fairytale-like medieval gate that once served as the main entrance to the city.
3
Grosse Cloche (Great Bell)Continue to the Grosse Cloche, another historic bell tower and former prison, whose golden bell has chimed for centuries.
4
Cathédrale Saint-André & Tour Pey-BerlandMarvel at the majestic Cathédrale Saint-André, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its separate, towering belfry, Tour Pey-Berland.
5
Grand Théâtre de BordeauxStroll to the magnificent Grand Théâtre, an exquisite 18th-century opera house.
6
Monument aux Girondins (Place des Quinconces)Conclude your loop at the vast Place des Quinconces, dominated by the spectacular Monument aux Girondins.

The route

Distance3.4 km
Walking≈ 47 min
Running≈ 21 min
Climb↑ 17 m
RouteCircular

A 3.4 km circular route from Bordeaux to walk, run or cycle, with 17 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 17 m in total

Before you go

StartPlace de la Bourse & Miroir d'eau, Place de la Bourse, 33000 BordeauxOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started

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