Bordeaux city on the map of France. Bordeaux is a historic city in the southwest of France.

Bordeaux. France.

The special "wine" atmosphere of the holiday permeates the whole city, in numerous wineries and restaurants you can drink a glass of excellent red wine and join the walking stream of the evening and night city. Maybe this is how a fresh wind from the Atlantic works, or maybe a wine aroma, but the Bordeaux people are friendly, sociable and will gladly accept you into their company.

Restaurant Le Saint Broc. 28 rue Leupold. At the church Dt. Pierre. Bordeaux. France.

Bordeaux. France.

Bordeaux. France.

Let's start our walking tour of Bordeaux from Cathedral (Saint-Andre Cathedral) Saint Andrew.

Cathedral.

The cathedral was consecrated by Pope Urban II in 1096. It was rebuilt several times and the current building dates back to the 14th-15th centuries. In the XIII century. in the cathedral, Eleanor of Aquitaine married her first husband, King Louis VII of France, whom she later divorced.
The Rey Berland Tower, in flamboyant Gothic style, was built between 1440-1466. like the bell tower of a cathedral. The tower was damaged by a thunderstorm in 1667 and was restored, and in 1863 a statue of Our Lady of Aquitaine with a baby was placed on top.

Burgundy gate.

The construction of the gate was timed to coincide with the triumphant arrival of Emperor Napoleon. But there is a story that Napoleon really did not like the inhabitants of Bordeaux, and he preferred Burgundy wine. Therefore, the gate was named after Burgundy.

Spread across the Garonne River Stone bridge (Pont de pierre). It connects the left and right banks of the river, old quarters with modern ones. The stone bridge was built at the beginning of the 19th century, its length is 487 m, 17 arches symbolize individual letters in the name and surname of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.

Without crossing the river, we will walk along the embankment. Here on Exchange Square (place de la Bourse) is unique fountain called "Water Mirror". Its area is 3450 square meters, the water does not flow upwards, but appears as clouds of steam from the ground, evaporates and envelops the area in haze. Then the fog slowly leaves and the fountain begins to gurgle, filling the surface with water. Everyone can walk along the shallow water lake or take pictures among the fog.

Fountain "Water Mirror".

Fountain "Water Mirror".

Fountain "Water Mirror".

The Exchange Square was laid out in the 18th century, and the Exchange Palace is reflected in the water. Once the Royal Palace was located here, during the revolution - the Freedom Palace, and in 1848 - the Exchange Palace, part of which is now occupied by the museum.

After crossing the road, we dive into the narrow streets. Here it is St. Peter's Church.

Church of St. Peter.

Around the plexus of narrow streets with restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. In the evenings it is crowded, numerous wineries open their doors to visitors, people with glasses of wine or mugs of beer can be seen walking along the streets.

Bordeaux. France.

Here passes central Street – St. Catherine's Street (Rue Sainte-Catherine).

Rue Sainte-Catherine.

The pedestrian street stretches for 1.2 km and is one of the longest shopping streets in Europe. Around are shops (including the Galeries Lafayette), restaurants and cafes. The street is laid exactly along the contour of the old Roman road.

The street connects two squares of the city - place de la Comedie And Place de la Victoire.
Let's go north to Comedy Square. Here is located Bolshoi Theater (Grand Theatre), built in neoclassical style in 1780 by the architect Victor Louis. The upper part of the theater is decorated with 9 muses and 3 goddesses (Juno, Venus and Minerva).

Big theater. Bordeaux. France.

From here you can see the column Esplanade Cancons square.
But before going to the square, let's turn into a small street directly opposite the central facade of the Bolshoi Theatre. She will lead to a tiny area Place du Chapelet where is located Church of Our Lady (Notre Dame) built at the end of the 17th century. in baroque style.

Church of Our Lady.

Church of Our Lady.

The church has amazing acoustics, and organ music concerts are held here. In 1675, when King Louis XIV decided to build Trompette Castle, the Dominican monastery was demolished. Then the brothers decided to rebuild new monastery not far from the original location. The new monastery became larger with two beautiful courtyards and the Church of St. Dominic, which was later dedicated to Our Lady in 1802.
In 1797-1885. the monastery housed a military unit, then a museum of antiquity, and in 1994, after restoration, the judiciary.

Let's return to the Bolshoi Theater and go to Esplanade des Quinconces.

Esplanade des Quinconces- one of the most large areas France. Today the square is dominated by the Girondins memorial, the work of Ritchie and Dumiliatre. Until 1800, Trompett Castle stood here, built to intimidate the British after the 100-year war.

Esplanade Cancons. Bordeaux. France.

Not far from the square is beautiful garden is a favorite vacation spot for locals.

But we will pass from the square along courses de Tournon before Piazza Tourni. In the center of the lively square stands the monument to the Marquis de Tourny, who contributed so much to the modern look.

Marquis de Tourny. Bordeaux. France.

Now, walking about the beautiful and well-groomed streets of the city, it is hard to imagine that until recently it was not so beautiful, black and shabby facades of houses, dirty streets, all this scared away tourists. Then the city authorities decided to urgently rectify the situation. The houses are made of beautiful light stone, but, unfortunately, this stone absorbs smog, dust and pollution, which are inevitable in a big city and turns black over time. It was decided to wash all the facades, for this purpose they used not only water procedures, but also lasers. As a result, the city boasts of bright houses and the appearance that the Marquis de Tourny gave it.

We continue our journey along rue Fondaudege turning left on .
Here we will remember the Roman past by seeing the Roman ruins called the palace of Gallienus.
In fact, it was an amphitheater built in the 1st century. BC, which interfered with 15 thousand spectators. Already in the III century. the amphitheater began to collapse.

Roman amphitheater. Bordeaux. France.

We continue on our way rue du Doctor Albert Barraud, turn left to Rue Capdeville and on the square Place des Martyrs de la Resistance see the oldest church Bordeaux - Saint-Seurin Basilica, erected in the VI century. In the ancient crypt are the sarcophagi of the representatives of the Merovingian dynasty.

Basilica of Saint Serena. Bordeaux. France.

From here we go to the square place Gambetta and take the tram to the stop Victory. In three tram lines (A, B, C), they were laid relatively recently, only in 2003 and immediately fell in love with the locals for their convenience.

Place de la Victoire, where the tram will take us, is one of the main and lively squares of Bordeaux. The University of Bordeaux is located on the square, so cafes and bars are always filled with students and young people.

Aquitaine Gate at Place de la Victoire.

Tangled narrow streets from the square towards the river, through the Arab quarters, will lead to a magnificent Basilica of Saint Michael, erected in the XIV-XV centuries. in flaming gothic style.
The stained-glass windows of the cathedral were damaged during the bombings of 1940. Separate from the cathedral there is a bell tower 114 meters high, which you can climb.
Under the bell tower, a Gallo-Roman cemetery and catacombs were found.

Basilica of Saint Michael.

There is a tram stop next to the Basilica that takes you to St-Jean Station.

Bordeaux is a city in southwestern France, the capital of the Aquitaine region. Located on the Atlantic coast, in the southwest of France. The population is 241,287 inhabitants (2012), more than 1 million people live in the region. The whole world knows the city thanks to its vineyards, especially after the 18th century, which is considered the golden age in the history of the city. Bordeaux is located in Gascony, next to Landes.

Part of the city, the Port of the Moon, was named a World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in June 2007, with the exception of the city assembly.

The city is crossed by the Garonne river. It has a port for ships at high tide, but most often they stop at downstream The Girondes are mainly in Verdon. The city owns the last bridge in the south of the Garonne - the bridge of Aquitaine. Behind him, the Garonne flows into the Gironde, which can only be crossed by ferry.

The agglomeration is developing at a fast pace, especially in the western part. This expansion is due to the fact that residents of the Bordeaux agglomeration rarely live in two or three-story houses, preferring to buy property in the suburbs closest to the center.

Based: 5th century BC e.
Square: 68 km 2
Population: 241 287 people (2012)
Currency: Euro
Language: French
Off.site: http://www.bordeaux.fr

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In the city center, the transformation of the Meriadeck quarter (Meriadeck) in 1960-1970. led to a reduction in the number of pedestrian and highways, and the construction of pedestrian crossings over transport routes. The cost of this project is still a matter of dispute. In the early 2000s, the "sleeping beauty" of the city was awakened by construction projects in the city center, a large transformation of the tram tracks.

How to get there

There are no direct flights from Russia to Bordeaux, but the city can be reached by Air France with a connection in Paris (). In addition, there are connecting flights by Vueling Airlines (via Barcelona from Moscow and St. Petersburg), Turkish Airlines (via Istanbul from Moscow) and British Airways (via London from St. Petersburg).

Fast TGV trains depart daily from Paris and take you to Bordeaux in 3.5 hours. When buying a ticket for 45 days, there is an opportunity to save significantly. The starting price of a one-way ticket is 20 euros (second class).

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Climate and weather in Bordeaux

The climate of Aquitaine is oceanic, thanks to which Bordeaux has mild winters and hot summers. Precipitation is frequent and evenly distributed throughout the year - 820mm and about 150 rainy days a year. In summer, rains are often accompanied by thunderstorms and heat. In July 1883 the heaviest rainfall in France in 30 minutes just passed in Bordeaux.

The average monthly temperature in January is 6.4°C and 20.9°C in August, the average annual temperature is 13.3°C. In Bordeaux 15-20 days a year the temperature exceeds 30°C. Maximum temperature observed in the summer of 2003. - 41°C. During the same summer, temperatures exceeded 35°C for 12 consecutive days. In Bordeaux, the sun shines for more than 2000 hours a year and about 2200 hours a year. coastal zone. The coldest winters in Bordeaux were in 1985 and 1987, the driest from 1988 to 1992. The most recent drought was in Bordeaux from 2002 to 2005.

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Transport

Public transport

Bordeaux has an important public transport network. The system is called TBC, short for CUB Trams and Buses. The company is owned by Connex Bordeaux, an association of groups of companies Veolia Transport, who manage the transport network under a public service contract. July 3, 2004 after the reorganization, TBC replaced CGFTE, tram line B was put into service.

TBC public transport:

• 3 tram lines (A, B and C)
• 76 daytime buses (regular and high speed), most connected to the tram service (from 2 to 95)
• 14 night buses (S1 – S14)

electric train

• Créabus service (Bus on call)

The transport network serves the 27 communes of the Urban Community of Bordeaux from 5 am to 1 am. The first line (A) was opened on December 21, 2003. Trams are mainly powered by solar energy or APS, which eliminates the need for wires to run on historical quarters. The mayor and CUB decided to create such a tram system after the abandonment of the VAL type light automatic metro project. The construction of a metro in Bordeaux was reported in 1993, but after studying the project (cost for the whole city: 300 million francs) it was shown that this mode of transport was not suitable for Bordeaux and that the construction would be too expensive: only 2 lines, one 15 long, 7 km, another 6.3 km - 7 billion francs. Alain Juppe proposed a project to create a tram network, relying on the support of the socialist opposition.

Line A, connecting Meriadec with Lormont Senon, was opened on December 21, 2003. in the presence of Jacques Chirac and Alain Juppe, mayor of the city. Due to numerous technical problems, the opening of lines B and C had to be postponed until 2004. Line C opened on April 24, 2004. between Quincons and Saint Jean Station. Line B was opened on May 15, 2004. on a site 2.2 km from Quincons to Saint-Nicolas. The remainder of the line to campus and Pessac opened on July 3, 2004, at the same time TBC changed tram routes. After 2007 the termini of all 3 tram lines were moved several kilometers. Only towards the end of 2008. the second stage was completed. Discussions and studies on the expansion of the tram network are still ongoing, while 3 existing lines are already being extended with new stations and the construction of a fourth has begun, which will link the north-west of the agglomeration (primarily Coderans and Le Bouscat) with the center.

Currently, the following routes operate on three lines:

• A - Saint Augustin - Lormont Lauriers / Cenon La Morlette (east-west axis) (15.3 km, 26 stops) Ground current collection is used on the part of this line, in the city center and on the Pont Pierre
• B - Quinconces - Pessac Bougnard (center - southwest) (9.3 km, 20 stops). On part of this line, in the city center, ground current collection is used.
• C - Quinconces - Gare Saint-Jean (center - south) (2.8 km, 7 stops). Most of this line uses ground-based current collection.

All three lines were extended in 2007, bringing the total length of the network to 43.3 km. The number of stops reached 84.

Line A is extended from Saint-Augustin to the center of the neighboring town of Mérignac, from Lormont to Bassens and from Cenon to Florac.

Line B extended from Pessac Bougnard to Pessac Center and from Quinconces to Bacalan.

Line C extended from Gare Saint-Jean to Bègles and from Quinconces to Les Aubiers.

The Bordeaux tram transports 110,000 passengers daily:

• 40,000 on line A
• 52000 on line B
• 18000 on line C

Rail connection

Railroad tracks in Bordeaux appeared in 1841. with the opening of a line between Bordeaux and la Teste by the Bordeaux-la Teste railway company. The first train station in Bordeaux (Bordeaux-Segur) had already been opened by that time. This station was subsequently replaced by a barracks and today it is located on Pessac Street.

In 1852 the Paris-Orleans company opened a line between Bordeaux and Angouleme, which made it possible to connect Bordeaux with Paris. Trains depart from the Bordeaux-Orleans (Bordeaux-Bastide) station, located on the right bank. In 1853 Bordeaux la Teste railway company became part of the Midi railway company. In 1855 Bordeaux-Segur train station was demolished and Bordeaux-Saint-Jean station was built instead. Then there were two main tracks and two main stations, owned by different companies. This situation was explained by the fact that there was no permanent railway bridge over the Garonne. Footbridges between the two stations were built in 1860. Gustave Eiffel. Station Orleans, meanwhile, is considered the most important on the Paris-Orleans line (via Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon, Paris). In 1898 Sen-Jin station was reconstructed for expansion purposes. Then the station Orleans little by little began to be used by two railway companies (Paris-Orleans and Midi), in 1934. SNCF (National Company of French Railways) was created in 1938. the last horn sounded at the station, giving way to Saint-Jin. Long unused, as a result of the implementation of several projects, the station becomes a venue for the Night of Desires (Noir Désir) concert, the station building becomes a cinema.

Today Bordeaux is an important railway junction between Paris and Spain. main station Bordeaux (Saint Jean) is equipped with numerous high-speed trains. Bordeaux is connected by high-speed routes with Paris-Montparnasse, Toulouse, Irun, Dax, Hendaye, Pau. From Bordeaux there are long-distance trains to Nantes, Perigueux, Mont-de-Marsan, Arcachon, Clermont-Ferrand. There are also two other stations in Bordeaux where local trains leave:

• Coderan-Merignac is located right between the Coderan quarter and the city of Merignac;
• Ravesi (former St. Louis Station) is located three blocks north of Bordeaux, close to the cities of Grand Parc and Aubier, as well as Lake Bordeaux.

Bordeaux also had a third station: Bordeaux-Bénoges, but this was recently demolished to move the tracks (tracks 2 to 4 between Saint-Jean station and Cenon). There are plans to reopen the Senon station, which is directly connected to the tram lines. This station allows direct communication between trains and trams.

A line for high-speed trains to Bordeaux is also being prepared. May 2008 two of the four tracks were commissioned.

Air Transport

Bordeaux Airport (located in Merignac, 12 km from the center of Bordeaux) is the fifth largest airport in France in terms of passenger traffic (3 million people a year). More than 140 flights daily to 60 cities around the world. The airport can be reached by the ring road (exit 11b) and by public transport (direct route or bus number 49).

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Bordeaux is classified as a City of Arts and History. It has the largest green area in France (150 hectares). To save it, trams use solar energy for most of their journey.

On June 28, 2007, the city was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO for its exceptional urban architectural ensemble. But the city also has modern features.

The Center for Contemporary Plastic Arts until 1995 was a mixture of contemporary art forms, the second largest after Paris.

The Arch of Heaven (Arc en Rêve) is one of the first places to see the mixture of architecture and urbanism in the province.

Among the well-known monuments is Noir Désir, a monument to the famous French rock band Les Nubians.

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Monument to the Girondins

In 1881, on the centenary of the French Revolution, a monument to the Girondins and the Republic appeared in Bordeaux, in memory of the Girondins, the victims of terror, devoted to the 3rd Republic and its origins. But the monument was built only in 1894-1902. in Quincons, in this vast place in the heart of Bordeaux, where the famous castle Château Trompette (Chateau Trompette). The monument was designed by the architect Victor Rich, the Bordeaux sculptor Achille Dumilatre, as well as Felix Charpenty and Gustave Debry. It is raised on a column located in the center of the semi-pool, 43 meters above the ground, in honor of Freedom, transcending everything else. Other sculptures that adorn the ensemble: le Coq Gaulois, la Tribune, l "Éloquence et l'Histoire are turned towards the river, thus surrounding the monument to the Girondins; on the other side, in the direction of the city, you can see three statues of women, one of them is Bordeaux , another - Garonne, and tritia - Dordogne.They were destroyed during the Second World War due to lack of metal and restored only by 1983.

Further on the other side of the pool stands the Bolshoi Theatre, "The Triumph of the Republic", which was chosen along with the statues as a symbol of diligence and strength, the Blacksmith and the Lion respectively. Adjacent to the second pool is a public garden, the "Triumph of the World", which patronizes Brotherhood and Plenty, the prosperity of Commerce and Industry, depicted as the three children on the left, while the Arts are represented by the three children on the right. In this pool are horses by Gustave Debry carrying Wealth - symbolized by a dolphin - and a cherub.

Big theater

The theater is located on the site of the former Gallo-Roman Forum, on Piliers de Tutelle Street (Tutela is the patroness of the city). The place was vacated on the orders of Louis XIV during the Fronde and the bloody uprising against taxes in order to place cannons here and facilitate the shelling of the rebellious city.

The Bolshoi Theatre, recognized as a historical monument, was built by the architect Victor Louis in 1773-1780. A fine example of Italian theatre. The last restoration took place in 1991. The original decoration (bluish marble) was returned. Today it is considered one of the most beautiful French theaters.

The peristyle of the façade, modeled on Antiquity, includes 12 columns of the Corinthian order. The balustrade is decorated with 12 stone statues representing 9 muses and 3 goddesses: (Juno, Venus, Minerva). Some scenes of the film "The Bold Beaumarchais" were filmed here.

Allées de Tourny

This area was equipped in 1743-1757. Quartermaster Tourney. 65 meters wide and 265 meters long, it borders on the side with the facade of the castle of Louis XV. The latter differs markedly from the original one-story building. Most of them were moved after the destruction of Trompette Castle on the site of modern Quincons so that the fire of the cannons did not reach them. The buildings around the square were built in the 19th century. Equestrian competitions are held on the square throughout the year.

Pont de Pierre

It links the left bank with the La Bastide quarter. The first bridge over the Garonne, it was built by order of Napoleon the First in 1810-1822. The first construction work began with the construction of a coffered ceiling 23 meters long, 7.4 meters wide and 6 meters high. During all 12 years, the construction of the bridge was accompanied by serious problems due to the strong current under the future bridge. Only thanks to the diving bell, borrowed from the British, the bridge supports were secured. There are 17 arches in total (one for each letter of Napoleon Bonaparte's name). On the sides, each stone pillar is decorated with a white medallion in honor of the emperor. Also here you will see the small coat of arms of the city (three crescents intertwined). This bridge was the only one until the construction of the Saint-Jin Bridge in 1965.

City Hall courtyards

They stretch from the Bolshoi Theater to the town of Gambetta. Together with the courtyards of Georges-Clemenceau and the avenue of Tournis, it forms a triangle, the center of which is the Place des Grands Hommes, and the inhabitants of Bordeaux call the triangle itself golden, because the most best shops cities. The courtyards of the City Hall are located exactly above the place where the northern moat used to be, which performed a protective function in the 4th century.

In the XI century. The ditch was filled in and a street appeared in its place, which was given the name "Campor Canal" ("fossés de Campaure"). Subsequently, this street changed its name several times: "Mayor's Canal" ("fossés de l'Intendance") in 1707, "Marat Canal" ("fossés Marat") during the Revolution.

St. Andre's Cathedral and Pey-Berland Tower

Named after the city's archbishop in 1430 (died 1458), who founded the first university in Bordeaux in 1440. He is buried behind the altar in the cathedral.

Consecrated by the Second Pope in 1096, the cathedral was built according to the plan of the Latin cross with a single nave 124 meters long, 18 meters wide in the transept, 23 meters high at the nave and 29 meters at the choir. This cathedral is known for its four bell towers, only two of which are in operation today (from the side of Vital Karl street), otherwise the sound is too loud. The other two bell towers are abandoned. From the original building of the XI century. only the inner walls of the nave remained in the Romanesque style.

The Royal Gate (first half of the 13th century) is a fine example of the Gothic style (decorated with statues of the apostles; tympanum with the Last Judgment). The tympanum of the northern portal (XIV century) is decorated in three levels, from bottom to top: the Last Supper, the Resurrection and the Triumph of the Redeemer. The apses and transept date back to the 14th-15th centuries.

Many events are associated with this building, in particular, the wedding of Eleanor of Aquitaine with Louis VII, the future French king in 1137. The cathedral was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998.

Pey-Berland Tower, isolated from the rest of the building, was built in 1440-1450. It is quadrangular in shape, with buttresses, an outer gallery and octagonal spitz with a statue of Our Lady of Aquitaine, made in 1862 and subsequently restored, on top.

Sainte-Croix Church (Église Sainte-Croix)

It was founded on the site of a former abbey in the 7th century, destroyed by the Saracens, reconstructed by the Carolingians, then destroyed twice by the Vikings, in 845 and 864. From the old Benedict abbey, built in the XII-XIII centuries. only the walls of the nave and some remnants of furniture remained. In fact, the church was almost completely reconstructed by Paul Abadi in the 19th century, he also added a second bell tower, symmetrical to the first, to the left of the facade.

Sculptures representing stinginess and luxury are carved on the facade in the Romano-Saintonge style. Inside you will see an organ made in 1774 by Don Bedos de Selle. The old Benedict monastery today serves as a school fine arts Bordeaux.

Basilica Saint Michel

Church in the Flamboyant Gothic style, built in the XIV-XVI centuries. The altarpiece by Feino represents Saint Michel slain by the dragon. The stained-glass windows were destroyed during the bombing in 1940. The bell tower is 114 meters high, built in the 15th century. In 1881, a Halo-Roman cemetery and catacombs under the tower were discovered here. It is considered a historical monument.

Place du Chapelet

It was built in 1675. It is located between the Tourni alley and the Great People's Square.

Church of Our Lady (Église Notre-Dame)

The Church of Our Lady (Saint-Dominique and Concordat) was built by Pierre Duplessis-Michel (1684-1707) after the model of the Church of Gessus in Rome. Its façade is in the Jesuit Baroque style. It is considered a historical monument. It has an excellent acoustic system, so organized concerts are often held here. Be sure to pay attention to 6 paintings by the artist Andre Jean, according to the religious: Brother Andre, made in 1712, 1714, 1718, 1731, 1732 and 1735. Also interesting are the bas-reliefs, main altar of white marble by Peru (1759) and gratings forged by Moreau (1780), who also worked on the choir of the church.

Her monastery is Cour Mably. Built in 1684 by the architect Michel Duplessis, this building is the second Jacobin monastery. The first one was destroyed in 1678. From 1797 to 1885 there was a military base here. Since 1886, the building has been reconstructed and the Municipal Library is located here.

Also, since 1887, the building has housed the Museum of Antiquity. Since 1994, the Regional Branch of the Accounts Chamber has moved here.

Parliament Square

This is not another name for Royal Square, it is former square Freedom (so called during the Revolution). Belongs to the style of Louis XV.

Neighboring buildings date back to the first half of the 18th century. The facades are richly decorated. They correspond to three naves, there is a hierarchy in terms of the size of the openings, the facades are horizontally separated by cornices. The height is above the balustrades. The Central Fountain belongs to the era of the Second Empire. The floor, remodeled in 1980, is large slabs of gilded limestone.

Roan Palace (seat of modern City Hall)

The former archbishop's palace, built in 1771-1784. The name was given to the palace by Archbishop Ferdinand Maximilien Meriadek de Roan, since the palace was built precisely by his order. Roan begins to destroy the nearby remains of the cathedral, a former archbishopric. In 1771, he received permission from King Louis XV to build the aforementioned palace on a site of 30 hectares of marshy land located nearby. Joseph Etienne became the first architect, in 1776 he was replaced by Richard Bonfin. M. Poiri supervised the work. By 1780 the palace was almost finished. Monsignor Roan is the name of the Archbishop of Cambrai. He will end his career as confessor to Empress Josephine.

In 1835, the palace became a hotel in the city of Bordeaux, and before that - the residence of Emperor Napoleon the First. Finished in 1786 by the architects Etienne and Bonfin. Structures on two sides of the courtyard connect the buildings into a single colonnade. The facade passes into two low pavilions, the openings of which rise above the garlands.

Despite many reconstructions, inside, a large honorary staircase and a living room with wooden wall paneling and trompe l'oeil have been preserved. Two decorations (one Pompeian, the other antique) demonstrate the love for the elegance of the inhabitants of Bordeaux in the 18th century.

Palace of Gallienus, the last vestige of the Gallo-Roman era

The amphitheater of the Palace of Gallienus got its name in honor of the emperor Gallienus, who ruled in 253-268. However, the building was built even earlier. The Gallo-Roman city of Burdigala, the capital of the province of Aquitaine, flourished in the 2nd century BC. n. e. The amphitheater, built on the outskirts of the city, could accommodate up to 15,000 people. In 276. it was burnt down during the barbarian invasion. It was also seriously damaged during the Revolution. The building is considered a historical monument. Nothing remained, except for a few spans and arcades that survived in the ruined city. Some of the monuments can be seen from the streets of Dr. Albert-Barrod, Emil-Furkand or from the Gallien Palace.

Rue Saint-Catherine

The main street of Bordeaux, the longest pedestrian street in Europe.

Until 1772, the Medoc Gate was located next to the Bolshoi Theater. After the emergence of the Bordeaux Gallery in 1833, the Gates of Dijo appeared according to the project of Durand.

Gate of Dijo

Monumental entrance to the city in the 18th century, built by Voisin in 1748-1753. designed by architect André Portier. Designed by Claire Claude Francine. The gate is made of hard and durable stone from Frontenac, which is usually used to build the foundation (for the upper part, as a rule, stone from Bourg is used). It is worth noting that the stone has small pores and remains of adherent shells. The name is associated with the temple of Jupiter, erected in the Gallo-Roman era. The abbreviated name in Gascon (the official and original language of Bordeaux) is "De Jòu" ("De Jòu" - from de Jupiter).

Victory Square (Place de la Victoire)

At the other end of Rue Saint-Catherine is the Gate of Victory.

When Tournay abolished the medieval gates, they were replaced by four austere towers flanking the Gothic gates, the Porte Saint-Julien was erected in 1302 (named after a nearby hospital founded in 1231 for lepers and plague patients) on south end rue Saint-Catherine, on the territory of modern Victoria Square, where two roads once connected - to Spain and to Languedoc - a real triumphal arch, worthy of the capital of Guienne.

They received the name Gates of Aquitaine on November 18, 1753, in honor of the second son of the wife of the Dauphin, Duke of Aquitaine Javier of France by birth.

The gates of Aquitaine are decorated, on the one hand, with royal troops in bivalve shells and a sea god holding a coat of arms; on the other hand, city troops emerging from the water along with a goblet with flowers and fruits. They are made of fine stone quarried in St. Macer (hard and pinkish), the opening is over 11 meters high and about 5 wide, decorated with protruding stones. After the Second World War, the gate was called the Victory Gate.

In the center of the Rue Sainte-Catherine is the Place Sainte-Projet (Bishop of Auvergne, who died in 674). The place of their intersection was restored in 1977; the square is located in the center of the former churchyard (since 1392). The church is located south of this square, its tower with a bell tower can be seen from afar. The fountain was completed in 1715.

Queglio Gate (Palace Square)

They were part of the stone wall that surrounded the city. In the X century. The Palace Square extended around the Ombrier Palace (Palais de l'Ombrière), the residence of the Dukes of Guyenne. Future french king Louis VII stayed here during his trip to Bordeaux to marry Eleanor of Aquitaine. In the XIII century. the palace was replaced by another. Since 1462, the Parliament of Bordeaux has been sitting here. Fires occurred several times (1597, 1704), it was destroyed in 1800, gave the name to the modern street. The Gate of Queglio was erected in the Palace. Perhaps the name comes from the word "cobblestone" ("cailloux" in French, "calhaus" in Gascon), which accumulated at the bottom of the Garonne and interfered with navigation. It is also likely that in the Middle Ages there was a noble Bordeaux family of Cello, to which several mayors of the city belonged (XIII-XV centuries).
Made in the Gothic style of the Renaissance (mashikuli, a pointed turret 35 meters high, dormer windows, towers on the dome) in the 15th century, as a memory of the victory won by Charles VIII at Forno, a triumphal arch and defensive gates were created (can be seen on street photographs).

Considered a historical monument. They were restored in the 19th century. (1822), bas-reliefs preserved in the Museum of Aquitaine.

Big Belfry, the second gate, preserved from the ancient fence

This is one of those rare monuments of civil architecture (along with the gates of Queglio) that have been preserved since the Middle Ages. Several times have been restored. This is the bell tower of the former city hotel; She is depicted on the coat of arms of the city. Built in the 15th century. on the ruins of the former Gate of Saint Eloi of the 13th century. (named after the church of Saint Eloi, built in the 12th century). It consists of two cylindrical towers 40 meters high, based on a central structure. Originally there were 6 battlements. The bell was cast in 1775 by Turmel, its weight is 7800 kg. The tower clock was made in 1759 according to the design of the mathematician Larroca.

Burgundy Gate

Also called the Gate of Saltworkers, located opposite Stone Bridge, near the home of Victor Hugo. Turney wished that, in addition to the gate, a Royal Square (Exchange Square) dedicated to the Prince-Duke of Burgundy, who was born on January 24, 1757, was made. Their idea is close to the idea Arc de Triomphe dedicated to Titus. For some time it was called Napoleon's Arch.

Church of Saint Eloi

Ever since the church was placed at the disposal of the Saint-Pie-X brotherhood by the mayor of the city, Alain Juppe, the monument has been a constant source of controversy. On December 10, 2002, the administrative tribunal of Bordeaux annulled the decision of January 28, 2002 regarding this mayor's decision. This decision was confirmed by an administrative court on April 27, 2004. Finally, the appeal of the cassation of this "Community of the Church of Saint-Eloi" was again rejected by the Council of State on March 2, 2005. The verdict of the court had not yet been executed, and Bordeaux supporters of Catholicism began to serve in the church. On February 1, 2007, this dispute came to an end: Cardinal Ricard attributed the church to the Pastoral Institute, where the church was restored and named the parish of Saint-Eloi.

View of the left embankment, especially Exchange Square

Designed by the royal architect Jacques Angers Gabriel in 1730-1775, Birzhevaya Square in the Middle Ages was located directly behind the fortress wall and served for celebrations and equestrian competitions. Destroyed during the Revolution by King Louis XV of France. Opened in 1749 as a symbol of the prosperity of the city. It gradually became known as the Royal Square, as well as the Freedom Square during the Revolution, the Imperial Square during the reign of Napoleon the First, and again the Royal Square after the Restoration. In 1848, after the fall of King Louis Philippe the First, it became Exchange Square.
Quartermaster Bush wanted to see the city on the river. He wanted to modernize Bordeaux and offered to invent the face of the city in order to attract as many foreigners as possible traveling along the right bank of the Garonne. To do this, it was necessary to demolish part of the walls surrounding Bordeaux and build Royal Square. In the center of the square was placed the figure of Louis XV on horseback.

During the Revolution, the statue was replaced by the "Tree of Liberty". The name "Imperial Square" was given on the occasion of the arrival of Napoleon the First in the city. In 1828, during the Restoration, a modest fountain appeared in the city, in the form of a pink marble column and a white capital with a globe instead of an equestrian statue, symbolizing the Revolution. The modern fountain of the Three Graces appeared in 1869 (Empress Eugenia, Queens Victoria and Isabella II of Spain), the work of the architect Visconti (1865).

This square is one of the best examples of classical French architecture of the 18th century. To the north stands the Exchange Palace (the modern Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as the Postal Service), to the south is the Hotel de Ferm (the modern Interregional Center for Customs and Human Rights, which has its own Museum of Customs). The latter was made by Jacques Angers Gabriel in 1735-1738, the sculptures represent Minerva, patron of the arts and Mercury, patron of commerce.

The pediments of other buildings, as well as the mascarons, were made by Verbeckt, Vernet and Prome. The pediments depict: honoring the princes; Neptune leading the trade; the reunification of the Garonne and the Dordogne; Time that exposes the Truth.

The mascarons represent bearded men and their young daughters. The dial of the tower clock by Gustin, the owner of the Bordeaux faience factory, is decorated inside with tapestry carpets. At the end of July 2006, Bordeaux received a huge water mirror with an area of ​​3450 m² as a gift. The system, designed by the Parisian plumber Jean-Max Llorca, allows you to create a mirror effect (from 2 centimeters of standing water poured on granite), and the fog effect can reach 2 meters in height. The opening is scheduled for May 2008.

Saint-Pierre Church (Place Saint-Pierre)

Place Saint-Pierre did not exist during the time of the Gauls and Romans. Once through this area passed into the city. The Church of Saint-Pierre was built near the northern wall of the crossing in the 15th century. and was restored almost completely until the end of the 19th century, with the exception of the portal in the flamboyant Gothic style, south gate and the choir, preserved in their original form.

Little Hotel Labottier

Little Hotel Labottiere - private hotel, located a stone's throw from the Public Garden. It is a remarkable example of neoclassical architecture of the 18th century. It is considered a historical monument, built in 1783-1788. architect Etienne Laclotte for Etienne Labottier.

The hotel seems to be something new and unusual for its era.

Hotel de Saige

Built by Victor Louis in 1775-1777. modeled on the Mancini Palace (Rome). Located at rue Chapeau Rouge, house number 25 (intersection with rue Luis).

Church of Saint-Serin of the early Christian period

This is the most old church in Bordeaux, dedicated to Saint Serin, former bishop of the city. Its construction began in the 6th century, but until 1873 it remained a basilica. The building is considered a historical monument, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

In the XI century. a portico decorated with a capital was added to the church, an altar and a transept - in the 12th century, another nave - in the 13th century, as well as chapels in the 11th and 15th centuries. A crypt from the 11th century was also found. with the tomb of St. Fort, as well as Merovingian sarcophagi. It is also a Christian cemetery with burials of the 4th-18th centuries. The Basilica of Saint-Serine is on the route of the pilgrims from Saint-Jacques-de-Compostel, who stopped here in the Middle Ages to honor Saint Martial, see the horn of Roland and the relics of Saints Serine and Fort.

Church of Saint Bruno

The French Cardinal Sourdi, who took office in 1611, contributed to the monks of the Carthusian order (which arose in Bordeaux in 1381 (settled near the city, in a swampy area called Chartreux / Chartreux) and lasted until the Hundred Years War), and especially two of them, Blaise and Gask.

Founded in 1611, the monastery received a church chapel dedicated to St. Bruno (the founder of the Order), consecrated on March 29, 1620 by Cardinal Surdi. The facade is decorated according to the Italian model, closer to the Baroque style, all except for the choir. In the only forty-six-meter nave, beautiful works of art are collected, most of them with the help of Cardinal Surdi. The choir and the space behind the altar are decorated with marble brought from Turkey, destined for Mecca. Various canvases of the 18th and 19th centuries, portrait of St. Bruno (17th century), wooden paneling of the 17th century. The vaulted nave, 46 m long, is decorated with frescoes (17th century), the Italian artist Gian Antonio Berinzago organized the antique architectural decoration, including a number of busts. To the left of the choir, in the vaulted hall, Surdi himself was buried (1691)

The Chartreau Garden continued to develop, including during the Revolution, as the central city cemetery (Chartreuse cemetery).

Palace of Justice in Bordeaux

The Palace of Justice was built in 1839-1846. on the site of the old fort, designed by the architect Joseph-Adolf Thiac, developed in 1836. The design of the palace (1831-1864) by the same architect was rejected. Its construction cost twice as much as planned (two million francs).

Along its long main façade (modeled on the temple in Athens) stretches a majestic colonnade (modelled on the Pantheon) of 12 Doric columns rising on three triangular pediments, followed by two massive ledges on the façade near a wide staircase.

On a flat roof from the side of the front facade, 4 characters are depicted that are directly related to the city: Montesquieu and Michel L'Hospital on the right, Malcherbe and D'Aguesso on the left.
The neoclassical style speaks of Greco-Roman influence, the ensemble demonstrates the triumph and severity of justice.

The meeting room is in the center, the audience rooms of the Royal Court and the Civil Tribunal are to the left and right of the wide rectangular hall, and the du Hâ prison, famous for its Pennsylvania cell system, is at the rear of the building.

The trials of Marie Besnard and Maurice Papon took place here.

In 1998, the Palace of Justice was expanded, adding an office for Richard Rogers. During the trial on Papon.

Synagogue of Bordeaux

The synagogue of Bordeaux (36, Cours Pasteur) was built according to the neo-Romano-Byzantine plan at the end of the 19th century, the synagogue on Causserouge street was destroyed by fire (The work of the architect Carl Duran, this magnificent building combined gothic and oriental motifs, completed by 1882, seat of the central Jewish archbishopric that came from Spain, was abandoned at the end of 1943, shortly before the Liberation, the furniture was destroyed and looted in November 1943, but the architecture was not touched). From above, the covering of the building is a metal structure made of sheet iron, made in the workshop of Gustave Eiffel; this allows you to maximize the interior space. The metal framework is hidden under a layer of artificial marble.
In the synagogue there is a monumental candlestick for 7 candles, the height of which is more than 10 meters.

Fountains

Fountain of Amédée-Larrieu: a group of three fountains, installed in 1901 by the architects Edouard Bohen and Barbaudem, with the participation of the sculptor Raoul Verlet.
It was built at the expense of the city, on the territory that belonged to Eugene Larrier. The square was opened on May 15, 1902.

Karl Gruet Square: the Renaissance fountain was made in 1865 by the architect Luis Garro; located next to a small round temple, decorated with a sculpture of the nymph Fontana d'Audège (Fontaine d'Audège) by sculptor Louis Keffard de Maserolle.

Modern architecture

Base for submarines

Built in 1942 by Italian engineers. This imposing WWII trail (German, Italian and Japanese submarines came here) is an unbreakable, interesting cultural site to visit.

House of Trade Unions

The structure was owned by several trade unions under the leadership of Adrian Market and the mayor's office, built by the architect Jacques d'Velle. The House of Trade Unions was opened on May 1, 1938. Mixed functional architecture and a whole layer historical era with some refinement. The facade is decorated with a bas-relief by Alfred Jeanniot.

On the ground floor, decorative Bordeaux style reigns. Metal structures, railings, chandeliers - everything is wonderful. On the other side of the room, you can see two frescoes made by Bordeaux artists: Buzon, Rogano, Cavern and Begod. The stage in the performance hall is decorated with a fresco by Jean Dupas, which is an allegory of Bordeaux. On the right side, Jean Dupas made a large fresco. Unfortunately, this hall, a kind of flower in the building, is today occupied by terrible barracks that obstruct the view and appreciation of elegance.

Bridge of Aquitaine

A bypass road passes along it, crossing the Garonne for 1000 m. The bridge was opened in 1967.

Chaban-Delmas Stadium

Built in 1935. The Girondins performed at this stadium in Bordeaux.

Green areas

• Bordeaux public garden
• Botanical Garden of Bordeaux
• Forest of Bordeaux
• flower park
• Banks of the Garonne
• Bordeaux park
• Riviera
• Botanical garden (right bank)
• city ​​hall garden
• Garden Beshad (Jardin de la Béchade)
• Gardens of the Faithful Women (Jardins des Dames de la Foi)
• Vineth Square: the first modern square with a vertical garden, located in the heart of Bodo
• Square Gin Bureau

Museums

Museum of Fine Arts

The Musée des Beaux-Arts of Bordeaux is one of the oldest museums in France, which explains the great diversity of its collections, especially in the 19th and 20th centuries. Among the contributions of the State, such canvases as L'Embarquement de la duchesse d'Angoulêmede Gros, la Chasse au Lion de Delacroix and le Rolla de Gervex stand out. Also here you will find famous works by Rubens, Veronese, Titian, Van Dyck, Corot, Bouguereau, Jerome, Matisse, Dufo, Picasso…

Museum of Aquitaine

The museum inherited the collections of the former Stone Museum, created in 1783 by the Academy of Bordeaux at the request of the intendant Dupré de Saint-Maure in order to bring together the remains of Romanesque culture and conduct important urban studies of the history of the 16th-18th centuries.

In 1962 the museum appeared regional history, archeology and ethnography: traces of prehistoric times, Roman Catholic and Paleo-Christian settlements on the site of the city, medieval collections, ethnographic collections, etc. The museum also received the collections of the former Goupil Museum, a repository of industrial painting.

Museum of Decorative Arts

Located in the Hotel Lalande, the building was built in 1779 by the Bordeaux architect Etienne Laclotte, thanks to Pierre Raymond de Lalande, the museum acquired priceless collections French decorative arts, especially Bordeaux, of the 18th and 19th centuries, as well as collections of paintings, engravings, miniatures, sculptures, furniture, ceramics, glassware, gold and silver, etc.

Museum natural history

The 18th century house, located in the public garden of Bordeaux, houses the Museum of Natural History of Bordeaux, here are presented thematic exhibitions for which the best exhibits of the museum's permanent collection were selected.

Kapk Museum of Contemporary Art, former center contemporary plastic arts Bordeaux

On the beautiful grounds of an old grain warehouse is the Bordeaux Museum of Contemporary Art, exhibiting collections from the 60s of the last century to modern exhibits, represented by more than 140 artists.

National Museum Customs

It is located in one of the most beautiful pavilions on Birzhevaya Square. The National Customs Museum studies its history and illustrates the missions carried out by the customs services.

Jean Moulin Center

This documentary center dedicated to the Second World War presents to the public documents and objects preserved from those recent days. All objects are categorized and allow you to fully appreciate the contribution of the members of the resistance movement who fought for the liberation of their native land.

Museum of Ethnography Bordeaux 2 (MEB)

Founded at the end of the 19th century, the Museum of Ethnography presents collections of anthropological value, describing the social and religious life of Africa, Asia and Oceania (temporarily closed to the public).

Museum of Travelers in France

About 500 documents and objects are presented, the museum tells the history of the discovery of Bordeaux and the entire region

Cervantes Institute

Formerly known as the "House of Goya", it is located in the courtyard of the City Hall, in the very center of the city. The house was the last residence of the painter Francisco Goya, who moved to Bordeaux in 1824, fleeing the absolutism of Ferdinand VII, and died in 1828. Exhibition of the artist's works. Spanish cultural center in Bordeaux.

• Musée des Chartrons
• Vinorama
• Cap-Sciences
• Conservatory of Aquitaine (CAEA, Conservatoire de l'air et de l'espace d'Aquitaine)
• Telecommunication Museum of Aquitaine (Musée des télécoms d'Aquitaine)
Transport
• Book Day (late March/early April)
• Short Film Festival (April)
• International Fair in Bordeaux (May)
• Shouts (Festival of fairy tales, mid-June, Saint-Michel quarter)
• Vinexpo
• Wine Festival (Quincons, 4 days from Thursday to Sunday at the end of June, even years)
• Artificial fire on Birzhovaya Square (Water Festival at Vinexpo-2008)
• Water Festival (4 days from Thursday to Sunday, end of June, in odd years, alternating with a wine festival): ships and music from around the world
• Les Épicuriales (15 days, end of June): food and concerts
• European Short Film Festival
• Dancing on the pier (July-August, on the pier)
• International Women's Film Festival (October)
• Art Chartrons, Review of the Galleries of Modern Art in Bordeaux, is held twice a year, in spring (from 15 to 18 May 2008) and in autumn (from 27 to 30 November 2008)
• Novart / Novart (November)
• Christmas Market (December)
• CinémaScience International Film Festival (December 1st to 6th 2009)

sports

• International Steeplechase in Bordeaux (February_
• half marathon run

Music festivals

• International Organ Festival
• International Classical Music Festival
• Jazz Festival in Bordeaux
• Rock Festival in Bordeaux

Night life

Bordeaux has a very lively and varied night life due to the Spanish, Portuguese Maghreb influence ... The main quarters are Saint-Pierre (Parliament Square, Saint-Pierre Square, Camille-Julian Square) and the vicinity of Gambetta Square. Victoria Square is also known for its beautiful evenings. A lot of bars, pubs are concentrated here ... Pierce de Paludate / Le Quai de Paludate (opposite the slaughterhouse) - a quarter of night cafes, cabarets and taverns. There are also many restaurants in the Chartrons quarter, some of the most popular in the Saint-Michel quarter.

Movie

Bordeaux is well equipped with cinema halls and cinemas. They are located: l'UGC Cinécité, next to Place Gambetta.

Gin Vigo Center on site former hall Trianon specializes in professional and experimental cinema. Utopia is an independent cinema equipped with five halls in the building of the former church of Saint-Simon (Saint-Pierre quarter), closed after the French Revolution. It has the status of "professional and experimental cinema" and "research theater" and presents many "fresh" films in the original interpretation.

Also in Bordeaux you can find many multiplexes Méga CGR and Mégarama, on the right bank of the Garonne, at the old train station of Orléans (historical monument).

Until recently, there were other well-known cinemas in the city that have disappeared today: each block has several halls that continue to show. There was Rex in the Medoc quarter (a copy of the Grand Rex / Grand Rex in Paris), Eden (l "Eden), Alhambra (l" Alhambra), Club and City Hall (le Club et l "Intendance), Mondial (le Mondial) and Marivo (Marivaux).

Recently, Gaumont, located at the Georges-Clemenceau junction, was demolished in order to build a listening and recording hall in its place; it is now located in Talence.
The French CGR (CGR Le Français) was located in the old theater on Place Gambetta (crossing of Rue Condillac and Rue Montesquieu) and closed in March 2005. due to lack of security. But two years later, CGR presented its reconstruction project (started in 2008)

Bordeaux has its own international film festival: the CinémaScience Festival. The second time CNRS will hold this festival on December 1-6, 2009.

Performance halls

Bordeaux is one of those rare French cities where there is no decent large concert hall. However, a design for a hall with a capacity of 15,000 people is being prepared. This is an Arena type hall, if you have ever seen one, it will be called Arena Montecristo and will be located in Floirac.

The artificial skating rink at Meriadeck is used as a concert hall for major performances. Its capacity is 7500 spectators, it is the most large hall in the agglomeration. Despite many problems, the sound quality has finally been improved, because. the acoustic system was not adapted for such events.

In Bordeaux and its suburbs, there are many small concert halls and theaters.

• Skating rink Mériadeck - Bordeaux (Patinoire de Mériadeck à Bordeaux, 7500 seats - different kinds representations)
• Medoquin Hall in Talence (Espace Médoquine à Talence, 3000 seats - concerts)
• Theater Femina in Bordeaux (Théâtre Femina à Bordeaux, 1175 seats - various types of performances)
• Rock School Barbey in Bordeaux (Rock School Barbey à Bordeaux, 1000 seats - concerts)
• Krakatoa in Merignac (Krakatoa à Mérignac, 1000 seats - concerts)

This list is not complete.

Sport

There are 420 sports facilities in Bordeaux: 21 gyms / 26 sports halls / 2 sports halls / 10 city stadiums / 13 athletics fields / 60 large playgrounds / 63 small playgrounds / 94 tennis courts / 5 Basque courts laptu / 2 fencing halls / 1 table tennis hall / 1 climbing wall / 1 outdoor shooting range / 1 sports center with shooting range / 1 roller / skateboard area / 1 bicycle track / 1 ice rink / 1 bowling alley / 1 velodrome / athletics in the gym / 1 sailing center / 1 rowing club.

• Rowing: Marine competitions in Bordeaux, First League Club (Emulation nautique de bordeaux, Club de Ligue 1)
• Basketball: after the disappearance of the club Waïti Bordeaux / Waïti Bordeaux (women's elite club), the largest club in the city became JSA Bordeaux (JSA Bordeaux) in NM1 (3rd men's league)
• Cricket: The Bordeaux team regularly wins the southwestern Championship (Championnat du sud ouest) of France.
• Football: the Girondins de Bordeaux team plays in the First League of the French Football Championship (Ligue 1 du Championnat de France de football)
• Ice Hockey: Bordeaux Gironde Hockey 2000 (Bordeaux Gironde Hockey 2000)
• Rugby:

1. Union Bordeaux - Begle (Union Bordeaux Bègles), participating in the French Championship Pro D2 (Championnat de France Pro D2)
2. CA Lormont-Cenon Rive Droite, participating in the 2nd Federal Rugby Championship of France (Fédérale 2 du Championnat de France de rugby)

• Handball:

1. Girondins Bordeaux HBC (Girondins de Bordeaux HBC), men's team participating in the National League 1 (Nationale 1)
2. CA Begle Handball (CA Beglais Handball) - women's team, 2 League (Division 2)
3. SA Merignac Handball (SA Mérignac Handball) - women's team, 2 League (Division 2)
4. US Mios-Biganos Handball Club (US Mios-Biganos Handball Club) - women's team, 1 League (Division 1)

• Sailing Center Bordeaux-Lac
• Tennis: Villa Primrose
• Golf: Golf Bordeaux - Bordeaux-Lac (Bordeaux à Bordeaux-Lac), international open competitions in Bordeaux (l "Open international de Bordeaux)
• Education:

1. CREPS (Regional Center for Public Education in Sports) Bordeaux, located in Talens, one of the oldest centers of its kind in France. Founded in March 1941, originally intended for the EPS organization, since 1985. became the CPEF (Permanent Center for Training and Education), now renamed Pôle de Haut Niveau, often referred to simply as "Pôle France". CREPS in Talens is widely known for its level of training, 8 handball players play in the Elite Women's Team, 1 League (Élite feminine, Division 1), several professional cyclists have graduated (Fabian Sanchez, FDJ racer, or Matthew Ladagnus, representing J.O. d "Athènes), as well as professional volleyball players, a training center for the French fencing team, etc.

Other

The 26.000m² (7.200m² available to the public) Library in Meriadeck is one of the largest public libraries in France. Its archive consists of more than 1 million documents placed on tens of kilometers of shelves, among which more than 300,000 belong to various funds (rare, valuable, old books).

Food and drink

• Bordeaux lamprey (tomato sauce, a slice of lard and red wine)
• Bodo canapés, formerly made from leftover flour
• Pasta
• Bordeaux style beef chops (with sauce and wine)

Communications in Bordeaux

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Bordeaux is a city and port in southwestern France. It lies along the Garonne River (15 miles (24 km)), above its confluence with the Dordogne and 60 miles (96 km) from its mouth, in the Medoc wine region.

History of the land of the region

The dry land of the area attracted the first population already in the Bronze Age. And at least since the time of the Roman Empire - Bordeaux has been blooming city and a port, with close links to Spain and Britain. Like Burdigala, it was the chief city of the Vivisci, a people of the Celts. For the Romans, it was the capital of the province of Aquitaine, which stretches from the Pyrenees to the Loire. In the 4th century, Burdigala was described by the writer Decimus Magnus Ausonius, who was from this city, as a square walled and one of the main educational centers of Gaul. During the decline of the Roman Empire, the area around Bordeaux entered a period of political instability, from which it only emerged when the Dukes of Aquitaine established themselves in the early 10th century.

When Eleanor of Aquitaine inherited Bordeaux, along with the rest of the duchy, the district was admitted English language. With this language, Bordeaux gained an unusual freedom. Mayors were re-elected and a flourishing trade began with the ports of England. Districts of the city, such as Saint-Emilion and Libourne, entered into a federation under the leadership of Bordeaux. After the French victory over the English at Castillon in 1453, the city was united with France, but the people of Bordeaux resisted the restriction of their municipal freedoms for a long time, and 120 of them were executed after the tax revolt of 1548.

Bordeaux in the 17th and during the World Wars

The 17th century was a period of disruption. There were religious massacres and trade dried up. In the 18th century, Bordeaux began to prosper again from the "triangular" trade: slaves from Africa to the West Indies, sugar and coffee to Bordeaux, and grapes and wines back to Africa. The Marquis de Tourny made the city pleasant, with squares and fine buildings.

After the construction of the railway, the improvement of the port, and the increase in trade with West Africa and South America led to an increase in wealth. In 1870, during the Franco-German War, the French government was transferred to Bordeaux.

It also happened during the First and Second World Wars. There, Prime Minister Paul Reynaud created the motto "war to a victorious end". Among his supporters were Charles de Gaulle and Georges Mandel. Reynaud sent appeals for immediate assistance to the United States and Britain. He was overridden by the opposition, however resigned on 16 June. A couple of days after that, the Germans entered Paris. Bordeaux was heavily bombed before it was occupied by German troops and, again, with the help of the Allies, when there was an important German aircraft and submarine base on the territory of the city. The city was reoccupied, mainly by French troops, in August 1944.

After war time

Since 1945, Bordeaux has continued to expand. New suburbs were built, and many of the small towns that previously surrounded the city are now incorporated into it, forming a continuous built-up area. This expansion is attributed to both a shift in population and economic activity from the center to the outskirts of the city.

The modern city of Bordeaux is surrounded by a semicircle of boulevards, behind which lie the suburbs of Bousque, Cauderan, Mérignac, Talencet and Begle. The Garonne River (1,650-2,250 feet wide), which separates the city from the suburb of La Bastide, spans 5 miles (8 km). Outside the large city squares, small, white houses are characteristic. La Bastide, which is on the right bank, is bordered by a 19th-century bridge. Some gates of the old city wall remain. Also, today, there are the ruins of a Roman amphitheater.

The Grand Theater (1775-80), with its statue, is one of the finest in France. Its double staircase and domes were the work of architect Charles Garnier for the Paris Opera. Further down the promenade is Esplanade Quinconces, one of the largest squares in Europe. It contains a monument to the Girondins, and huge statues of Montesquieu and Michel de Montaigne (the latter's grave is in the university). Bordeaux's ecclesiastical objects include two 15th-century bell towers: Pey-Berland, near Saint-André, and Saint-Michel Cathedral. The 20th century urban development plan called for the redevelopment of the city center and the expansion of new areas to the north, around big lake, and along West Bank mouth of the Gironde. A modern bridge was also built connecting the city to the nearby national highway. The historic center of Bordeaux was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.

Most popular wine region

What does the respected tourist reader know about French Bordeaux? Perhaps a little. That this is the world capital of winemaking, shrouded in centuries-old traditions, as well as a piece of bourgeois France with architecture typical of the late Middle Ages and many shady alleys. Today, Bordeaux is nestled in the valley of the Garonne River, a city deservedly included in the list of the most beautiful places in the Old World, like a river in the United States. According to the total number of historical and cultural monuments the capital of the Girondins is second only to Paris. Moreover, entire areas of Bordeaux are included in the UNESCO heritage list. We are talking about the "Port of the Moon" - the old city, reminiscent of the smooth curves of a cosmic body,

How to get to Bordeaux

The international city airport, named Bordeaux-Merignac, lies 10 km from the center of the metropolis, and serves, for the most part, flights domestic airlines. From Moscow, you can get to Bordeaux with a transfer in Paris, using the services of AirFrance. As one of the options - you can fly to the French capital and from there go to the region of winemakers for high-speed train TGV. Moreover, you will spend only three hours on the trip, which will end at the Bordeaux city station (Gare St. Jean). He, in addition to communication with Paris, receives regular flights from Toulouse, Nice, Nantes, Marseille, Montpellier, La Rochelle. The fare can be 25-200 euros. Provided that if you book a ticket in advance, say a couple of months, you can really save a lot. In addition, evening and pre-holiday flights, as a rule, have discounts of up to 50%.

From the airport to the center of Bordeaux, where hotels and attractions are concentrated, it is proposed to get in several ways:

1. By Jet'Bus. Travel time - up to 45 minutes, ticket - 7 euros.
2. By public bus number 1, which makes stops at Place Gambetta, MérignacCentre, Judaïque, MérignacSoleil. The cost is 1.4 euros. Transport operates from early morning until late evening (5-30 - 0-20).
3. By taxi (cost - 20 euros).

What interesting places to see in Bordeaux

A huge number of monuments belonging to different eras have been preserved in the historical center. The previously mentioned "Port of the Moon" became in the 1st century BC. a witness to the colonization of the Aquitaine territories. The Gallic port of Burdigala became a springboard for maritime trade with the Romans and Spaniards.

The history of the city also remembers the times of the British rule, Eleanor of Aquitaine, the Renaissance, the inspired impulses of Montesquieu, Montaigne. The last stage in the development of Bordeaux was urbanization, referring us to the 19th century - the century of manufactory, the fight against machine tools, daguerreotypes.

A work of urban art can be considered the bridge of Aquitaine and the entire area of ​​LesQuais - the old harbor, in which the antique military ship Colbert is moored, in which a museum and a restaurant are organized.

Gambetta Square was given the unofficial name of "Little Paris" due to the gloss and luxury of the buildings located here.

By analogy with the largest European cities, for example, and in Bordeaux pedestrian zones in the quarters of Saint-Michel, Saint-Pierre, Saint-Elali, Saint-Croix. Here you will see the real Bordeaux with its magnificent monuments, referring us to different eras. These are arched galleries in the Spanish style, and massive buildings of the Middle Ages, Gothic buildings. We especially recommend reading " museum exhibits St. Catherine's streets (Sainte-Katherine).

Among museums, we especially respect the Museum of Aquitaine, which is a paradise for history buffs. Fans of Art Nouveau in art will certainly appreciate the exhibits at the Museum of Modern Art.

Finally, the highlight of Bordeaux are traditions in winemaking. Excursions to ancient wineries, wine tasting, acquaintance with the life and culture of the villagers - such a trip is guaranteed to leave positive emotions.

Prices in Bordeaux

It should be remembered that the most luxurious hotels are often located in the city center. These are luxury 5-star hotels, budget hostels, bed and breakfast hotels. The cost of living starts from 2 thousand rubles for a standard hotel room on the outskirts of Bordeaux. However, for this money you will get a clean room, quality service, fast free Internet, parking.

Hotels of a higher rank (with 3 stars on the facades) offer accommodation for 4 thousand rubles per day. Luxury rooms in a 5-star hotel will cost from 10 thousand rubles.

As for restaurants and a huge number of cafes, bistros, the range of prices is impressive. You can order pasta in a luxury restaurant and a traditional bistro with the same success, and the amount on the check will vary significantly. The Tripadvisor service recommends the following restaurants: Leplat a oreilles, bistro l "Exploit, NyamBai, Miles, LaMaisonduPataNegra, Akashi. In general, going to a restaurant per person will cost $ 30-35.

Where to buy wine, clothes, souvenirs

Our landmark is PlacedesGrands-Hommes, which is surrounded by streets decorated with shops from famous couturiers. Givenchi, Guess, Puma, Armani, Kenzo, Christian Lacroix - this is not a complete list of fashion brands represented on the streets adjacent to the square.

In the Saint-Michel quarter, you can indulge in bidding on the oldest flea market. Souvenirs, antiques, old junk - everything seems to be mixed here.

Let's move on to wines. The most famous are Chateau Margaux, Latour, Mouton Rothschild, Haut-Brion, Lafitte Rothschild. However, the prices for these wines can reach the budget of a small country. Good wine costs 10 euros, good - up to 30 euros.

Climate in Aquitaine

Due to the fact that Bordeaux is located in close proximity to the Atlantic, the climate of Aquitaine is characterized by a mild transition from temperate to Mediterranean. In January, the average temperature is at least 6 degrees Celsius, in July - 20 degrees. Humidity reaches 80%. Therefore, you can come to the administrative region of the Gironde at any time, but we recommend early autumn, when there is an opportunity to observe the work of wineries.

In this case, you will be able not only to see live the traditions of winemaking, but also to take part in folk festivals, taste young wine, having received a diploma of a novice sommelier.