We really enjoy the area, the both sides with hundreds of london plane trees are absolutely gorgeous, they look fantastic More

it's one of Europe's largest squares. And it's impressively situated on the banks of the Garonne, laid out in a semi-circle with trees planted in geometric patterns based on the number five (it's these patterns that give the Esplanade its name). Laid out in the early 1800s, the square is adorned by some massive public statuary. There are rostral columns,... More

Very interesting place,when I visited there was a plethora of plant stalls where you could buy just about anything horticultural and then many many bric a brac stalls where you could buy lots of things you never knew you wanted! Well worth a vist More

The Esplanade des Quinconces is the biggest square in Bordeaux and one of the biggest in Europe (126,000 square metres). The main site in the square is the Monument des Girondins erected in memory of the Girondist party during the French revolution. There are also statues of Montaigne and Montesque and two columns symbolizing Commerce and Navigation. The square is... More

Many choices of foods and very delicious. Hard not to overeat, More

A very nice area to visit in Bordeaux. Easily accessible by tram. A huge park, full of very interesting shops and amusements. More

This fleemarcket was spotted by us suddenly, when were walking around the ciry center. What a fantastic surprise! One of the biggest and the most interesting fleemarkets in all Europe. Not real "fleemarket", but Marche d'Antiques - there are many professionals, collectors, etc. More traders, than in Berlin and Paris. Much more arts, crafts and "babioles". Everithing what you like:... More

where you an take the tram to everywhere in Bordeaux. Beautiful shaded plaza, middle of evrything, close to rue St Catherine, hotel de ville etc.. More

We enjoyed spending the afternoon walking around this area. We even were lucky enough to catch a free music concert in the park. Relaxing and easy to get around, lovely cafes, bistrots along the esplanade. Enjoyed a beer outside while lying on a lounge chair, of all things! Lovely! More