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1. Rue Sainte-Catherine
Bordeaux’s Rue Sainte-Catherine (Saint Catherine Street) stretches as far as you can see from one end to the other. It is one of Europe’s longest commercial pedestrian streets, measuring 0.8 miles (1.2 kilometers) long. Walk freely along this street filled with people. It is closed to vehicles, apart from an occasional delivery van. Be sure to explore the many side streets that offer unique and interesting stores and places to eat.
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2. Place de la Bourse
Place de la Bourse is an elegant city square, bordered by grand, palatial buildings and facing the Garonne River. Marvel at the perfect symmetry of the square and surrounding buildings, designed to reflect the king's power and bring Bordeaux into modernity.
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3. Grand Theater Opera National of Bordeaux
Admire the exquisite French building, the Grand Theater of Bordeaux, home of the Bordeaux National Opera. This 18th-century architectural masterpiece fits well in a city of historic stone buildings and greets visitors with its row of statues of mythological figures sitting atop a row of Corinthian stone pillars. It is also the venue for many other acclaimed performances throughout the year.
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4. Place des Quinconces
The vast Place des Quinconces stretches for about 30 acres (120,000 square meters) across the center of Bordeaux, making it an ideal venue for concerts and festivals. Explore the tree-lined square and admire its ensemble of monuments, which are dotted around the edges of the plaza. Take in views of the adjacent Garonne River.
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5. Bordeaux Cathedral
The spectacular Cathédrale St. André dominates the skyline of Bordeaux and is one of the region's most important religious landmarks. The vast interior and freestanding bell tower add to its grandeur. Visit to appreciate the architecture or join the city's Catholic community at Mass.
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Sauve-Majeure Abbey
Learn about the local history of La Sauve when you spend time at Sauve-Majeure Abbey. While in this quaint area, you can savour the wineries.
- Sauve-Majeure Abbey
- Rue Sainte-Catherine
- Place de la Bourse
- Grand Theater Opera National of Bordeaux
- Place des Quinconces
- Arkéa Arena
- Place de la Victoire
- St. Michael Basilica
- Landes de Gascogne Regional Natural Park
- Place Saint Pierre
- Chateau Pape Clement
- Pey Berland Tower
- Bordeaux Stadium
- Chateau de Montaigne
- Maison du Vin de Bordeaux
- Château Haut Brion
- Spa de Vinothérapie Caudalie
- Pont de Pierre
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