The architecture is stunning and this mirror pool is something else. You can stand in it (looks like you are walking on water) sometimes it mists and looks quite ethereal on a moody day. I am sure it's very busy on a sunny or hot day with paddlers but we went in October when it was moody and dark. A real taste of a bygone era with the somewhat bourgeois buildings nearby, some of which you can visit as they are museums etc.

At night it is beautifully floodlit, easily reached on foot or there is a tram stop very close by. Bordeaux is one of my favourite cities and this is a real gem.

Awe inspiring old style buildings with old fashioned grandeur. The place oozes “old money” from bygone times.
Everything very well maintained and photo genetic.
A must see !

La Place de la Bourse in central Bordeaux is a particularly beautiful stretch of the elegant frontage along the left bank of the Garonne. The square faces out towards towards the Miroir d'Eau and is the backdrop for Bordeaux's impressive imagery.

The area itself is historic. It took 25 years to build from start to finish until the unveiling in 1745. It was always designed to be grand though the intended royal connections did not last. The name of course relates to the trading of stocks in the city.

The maritime stock exchange sadly no longer exists but the grand structures around the square still do. They are impressive sandstone buildings in great shape after the restoration of the square in 2004. They gleam and are beautiful, especially the two larger buildings on either side despite some repair work being carried out.

The building in the centre is slightly less attractive but is still a pleasant backdrop. At night the three are stunning thanks to the deliberate lighting. Against a dark sky the place is beautifully lit.

The actual square itself is also appealing. The cobble stones are all a little too aligned but nevertheless they are an enjoyable feature. The fountain is ok but not as impressive as the rest of the square, especially given the water doesn't seem to flow by mid April.

Place de la Bourse is easy to get to either walking or using the tram stop nearby. It is an essential part of Bordeaux and a wonderful element in the city.