The Water Mirror
The Water Mirror
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The "Miroir d'Eau" is less than 10 years old, but located just across from a monument nearly 3 centuries old, it has become one of the city's main attractions.
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- BrucestewartLivingston, United Kingdom10,155 contributionsUnusual feature to be enjoyed by allWe came across this fun feature one evening after dinner. Needless to say when my wife saw several other people walking barefoot across the 'Mirror' she took off her shoes and joined them. She said the water was warm no doubt because it had been a warm sunny day.Visited June 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 10, 2024
- Fiona CMelbourne, Australia133 contributionsThe Mirror Wall or Mirror D’EauLocated between the Garonne River and Place de la Bourse, the Mirror Wall is only 2cm deep but reflects the day perfectly. Only 20 years old yet is the most-photographed site in Bordeaux and is listed as a contemporary World Heritage Site by Unesco. Take a stroll along the Garonne River, enjoy the park and city, watch children splash and later at night get the perfect reflection photo.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 30, 2024
- Steve_Grant1Oldham, United Kingdom1,844 contributionsDifferentThis is a one off attraction. Well set in front of the square to catch the reflections. The weather at the time of your visit is a key factor. We visited on a number of occasions, The worst was when it was cloudy and there was some rain in the air. The best were when it was sunny and also late at night when the lights are on the buildings and the crowds have depleted . Timing is a key factor.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 28, 2024
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GlendaW
Lunenburg, Canada9 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
Bordeaux was such a beautiful city to visit and we thoroughly enjoyed walking around the Place De La Bourse and as it was a hot day the Mirror was the place to be! Everyone had their shoes off walking in the water and many little kids were swimming and playing in the water. A fabulous time had by all👍👍❤️ a must see ( even if the mirror doesn’t always look like the tourist one - 10/10 for Bordeaux
Written August 14, 2023
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Cameron
Vancouver, Canada5 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
No idea why this is listed so high in here and in every guidebook.
The pool seems to function as a public waterpark all summer, which of course means no reflective effect.
The usual advice of going in the morning doesn’t work here, because they don’t turn the water on until 10am. Maybe it’s nice during the rest of the yeah though.
The pool seems to function as a public waterpark all summer, which of course means no reflective effect.
The usual advice of going in the morning doesn’t work here, because they don’t turn the water on until 10am. Maybe it’s nice during the rest of the yeah though.
Written August 5, 2022
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irawine
Benicia, CA636 contributions
May 2023
The water mirror is a really nice experience, particularly when Mother Nature is cooperating. We happened to be there on a day with bright blue sky and big puffy white clouds. The reflection in the water was great and not to be missed.
Written July 23, 2023
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malharris30
Sheffield, UK47 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
What a disappointment! This is advertised as the best view in Bordeaux and features on all the advertising leaflets and booklets for the city. The wonderful water rising out of the floor gradually presenting a fantastic photo opportunity or watching the mist rising every half an hour or so. Either early in the morning when the sun comes up, or late at night once the sun has gone down beyond the Place de la Bourse. And then, when we got there, camera in hand, imagine our disappointment to find red and white solid bollards along the road which separates the water mirror from the buildings beyond, completely spoiling the photographic experience. And there the blocks remained all week. Why were they there? Why were they red and white and not grey slate coloured to fit in with the surrounding buildings? Horrendous. Bad enough to have the odd tram or bus cross the square, but this?! Spoiled my holiday.
Written June 27, 2024
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Jeanne
Bordeaux, France4 contributions
Oct 2024 • Solo
The term "water mirror" can symbolize purity and reflection. You could use it to illustrate how your products reflect the natural beauty and transparency of the ingredients you use.
Balanced products:
Since a water mirror reflects a clear and balanced image, your cosmetics could be described as balanced, offering a harmony between care and respect for the environment.
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Use the water mirror image to raise awareness of the importance of transparency in the formulation of products, encouraging them to “reflect” in their consumer choices.
If you have a specific project or idea in mind around Water Mirror, let me know, and I could help you develop it further!
Balanced products:
Since a water mirror reflects a clear and balanced image, your cosmetics could be described as balanced, offering a harmony between care and respect for the environment.
Serenity and Well-being:
The water mirror also evokes a feeling of calm and serenity. You could associate it with the idea that your products bring a moment of relaxation and well-being into the users' care routine.
Packaging Evoking Water:
If you have products that incorporate aquatic or moisturizing elements, you could highlight it in your packaging or communication, playing with the theme of water and purity.
Education and Awareness:
Use the water mirror image to raise awareness of the importance of transparency in the formulation of products, encouraging them to “reflect” in their consumer choices.
If you have a specific project or idea in mind around Water Mirror, let me know, and I could help you develop it further!
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Written October 26, 2024
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Expatriotscot
London286 contributions
Jan 2020
The water mirror wasn't working at the time of our visit in January. Presumably for fear of the underground reservoir freezing up and cracking its walls, or the pavement becoming so slippery injuries would result. Perfectly good reasons for closure. However there's no excuse for Bordeaux Tourism for not putting this information on their website. It didn't matter to us, but annoying if you'd traveled a distance one evening to see it.
Written January 20, 2020
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Terry M
Hamilton, Canada4,923 contributions
Nov 2022
Opposite the Place de la Bourse is a shallow pool [two centimeters, less than an inch deep] allowing for impressive reflections of the square. It is the largest reflecting pool in the world, covering almost 3,500 square meters. It is actually designed for people to walk in it, something children of course revel in. It is apparently drained and refilled every thirty minutes save for the winter period. It was inaugurated in 2006.
Written November 18, 2022
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Fiona C
Melbourne, Australia133 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Located between the Garonne River and Place de la Bourse, the Mirror Wall is only 2cm deep but reflects the day perfectly. Only 20 years old yet is the most-photographed site in Bordeaux and is listed as a contemporary World Heritage Site by Unesco.
Take a stroll along the Garonne River, enjoy the park and city, watch children splash and later at night get the perfect reflection photo.
Take a stroll along the Garonne River, enjoy the park and city, watch children splash and later at night get the perfect reflection photo.
Written May 30, 2024
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Need To See It All
Perth, Australia1,068 contributions
Aug 2019
I didn't do a lot of research on this one, but I was surprised that it wasn't a pool, it is a big open space with flat stone tiles, upon which jets spray water on a timer. Since it isn't a big pool, people walk all over it, so there is nearly always someone in the way of your view, and it ruins the "mirror" experience. You'll almost definitely see it if you go to Bordeaux in summer, but don't make a particular effort, there are better ways to spend your time.
Written April 21, 2020
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Frank dB
Arnhem, The Netherlands1,393 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Quite a simple but effective attraction, which provides visually beautiful effects by making the buildings reflect in a layer of water, and provides fun for young and old. At the same time it is somewhat unpredictable, which can lead to disappointment. When we were there in early September it was supposed to start at 10 am, but around half past 11 there was still little to see. Fully operational the day before, at the end of the afternoon. It shouldn't be too busy for beautiful photos.
Written September 10, 2023
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Hola mi pregunta está maravilla está al aire libre? Tiene coste?
Written March 18, 2019
Patrick W
Vicenza, Italy
Does the pool fill late at night in the summer...11:00pm+? Was there until 11:40pm and no water(hence no night time mirror).
Written July 6, 2018
Patrick W
Vicenza, Italy
The pictures at night have water in the the reflection. I was there from 900pm until 1130pm. I saw it steam and fill with water twice, but there was still daylight left. After the sky was finally dark (~1030pm), it never steamed and filled with water. Wonder if they adjust the water filling to the later sun set times.
Written July 15, 2018
braurore
Merignac, France
Bonsoir,
J'aimerais savoir si cette semaine le miroir d'eau est en fonction ?
Je vous remercie d'avance pour votre réponse
braurore
Written April 18, 2018
Bonsoir! Je dirais oui ... il s'allume à intervalles...jusqu'à la fin de la journée.
Written April 19, 2018
How to go from Bordeaux railway station?
Written October 7, 2017
Tram or Uber.
Trams in Bordeaux are brilliant.
Uber means not lines and when you get into the station there are frequently many people also lining up for taxis.
Written June 15, 2018
J'y suis allée aujourd'hui et il n'y avait pas d'eau... pourtant hier et avent-hier, en passant vite fait devant en voiture, j'ai pu voir qu'il y avait de l'eau. Y'a t il des horaires ou des moments de la journée où ils coupent l'eau???
Written April 11, 2017
Peut-être il était caché parce que il marche tout le jour
Written April 13, 2017
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