Contemporary Architecture Tour in the heart of Bordeaux

Come and discover the contemporary buildings that nestle in the heart of Bordeaux! From the historic center to the quays and their exceptional 18th century facade, this visit with an architect will allow you to better understand the evolution of the city and its recent developments. Our other tours are available at https://bordeaux-architecture-tours.fr/fr/tours-for-general-public-fr/

1. 1

   Stop 1

   20 min

   Our tour begins with the discovery of Richard Rogers' masterpiece, an all glass and wood attempt to open Justice to the city. This stage is the introduction to the discovery of the contemporary face of Bordeaux

2. 2

   Stop 2

   20 min

   The former headquarters of the Régie Municipale du Gaz de Bordeaux (architect Raoul Jourde, 1935) was rehabilitated in 2013 by the King Kong and Philippe Starck agency to become Mama Shelter, a 97-room urban hotel with a lounge bar with panoramic terrace.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   10 min

   Promenade Sainte-Catherine (architects Valode & Pistre, 2015) is an urban courtyard dedicated to commerce and leisure, along the commercial artery of Rue Sainte-Catherine. It rises in place of the former Sud-Ouest printing works.

4. 4

   Square Vinet

   10 min

   Discover Square Vinet, installed in 2005 in one of the few hollow spaces in the medieval town, with a plant wall designed by Patrick Blanc.

5. 5

   The Water Mirror

   20 min

   The Water Mirror is the centerpiece of the redeployment of the quays of the Garonne, an urban walk of more than 4.5 km. We will take advantage of this urban element, imagined by the landscaper Michel Corajoud in 2009 and a real popular success, to talk about the recent developments of the city and a view of the right bank.

6. 6

   Frac Nouvelle-Aquitaine MECA

   20 min

   La Méca is the bridgehead of the Euratlantique operation, for a reconquest of the banks of the Garonne. Cultural center opened in 2019, it is the result of the collaboration between the architects BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) and Freaks.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.