Parks and gardens in Bordeaux

Bordeaux’s riverfront transformation is anchored by the expansive Espace Vert des Quais and Parc du Quai Louis XVIII, offering wide lawns along the Garonne. The city's historic squares, such as the Art Nouveau Place Amédée Larrieu with its monumental 1901 fountain and the recently redesigned English garden at Place Gambetta, provide significant architectural and botanical interest. These spaces range from the floral displays near the Miroir d'eau to the shaded grounds of Place des Martyrs de la Résistance.

Bordeaux Parks and Gardens — Map

A

Parc du Quai Louis XVIII

Riverside green space on the Garonne quays, forming part of the city's UNESCO-listed waterfront redevelopment area.

B

Parc fleuri du Miroir d'eau

Landscaped floral gardens located directly adjacent to the Miroir d'eau and Place de la Bourse on the riverfront.

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C

Place Amédée Larrieu

Features a monumental 1901 fountain by sculptor Raoul Verlet and Art Nouveau architecture designed by Édouard Bauhain and Raymond Barbaud.

D

Place Gambetta

A centrally located English-style garden redesigned in 2021, featuring a central pond, diverse tree species, and stone seating.

E

Espace Vert des Quais

A broad stretch of lawns and walking paths along the Garonne river, reclaimed from former industrial port facilities.

F

Place des Martyrs de la Résistance

A shaded garden located near the Basilica of Saint-Seurin, featuring a memorial dedicated to the French Resistance.

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