This is a kind of huge flat paved area which fills to about an inch depth of water and then little emits streams of mist to about 4 feet high. This happens roughly every half hour or so. The mist is ice cold and very refreshing and lasts about ten minutes. People are allowed to walk through it and the kids love it. Afterwards, all the water drains down through the cracks and it almost dries up before happening again about thirty minutes later. As it is next to the river it gives a kind of magical and eerie atmosphere and makes for good photographs. When it fills up and before the mist starts, providing the wind isn't too strong, the water creates a kind of mirror effect which is good to photograph the skyline reflecting in it. If you are after such a photo though go early or late otherwise you will have hundreds of small children in it. :)

It is brilliant combination of historic buildings and modern public transport solution, famous water mirrors and adjoining planted areas. Each has done a great part in his time.
We visited on the hottest day in history of France but had a great time. It is worth returning at different hours. Marvelous "gardens" are best in the morning before crowds. Mirrors are at their best in the evening lights. You only make a few steps and you're in the center of pedestrian zone.

a great spot to relax and enjoy. a must see when visiting Bordeaux. The water mirror is both beautiful and refreshing on warm days