Twelve massive Corinthian columns support the portico of the Grand-Théâtre, topped by statues of nine muses and three goddesses. Victor Louis designed this structure in the seventeen seventies, stripping away the cramped, flammable wooden…
Bordeaux's Golden Triangle Walk
This walk guides you through Bordeaux's most opulent neighborhood, showcasing the monumental 18th-century theaters, elegant avenues, and luxury shopping passages designed for the pre-Revolutionary elite.
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1. Opéra National de Bordeaux - Grand-Théâtre
2. Galerie Bordelaise
The Galerie Bordelaise is a long, iron-framed shopping arcade covered by a glass roof that runs between Rue Sainte-Catherine and Rue Piliers-de-Tutelle. Built in eighteen thirty-four, it replaced a cluster of medieval streets to bring…
3. Cours de l'Intendance
The Cours de l’Intendance is defined by the sharp, narrow transition it makes from the open expanse of the Grand Théâtre toward the city center. Originally laid out in the eighteenth century, this street served as the primary residence for…
4. Église Notre-Dame de Bordeaux
The Église Notre-Dame features a towering, carved stone facade designed to look like a theater stage. It was finished in seventeen oh seven, replacing a medieval convent church that had fallen into ruin. Architecturally, it stands out for…
5. Allées de Tourny
The Allées de Tourny feature two symmetrical rows of white limestone buildings with ornate wrought-iron balconies that frame a wide, tree-lined promenade. Designed in the middle of the eighteenth century by Louis de Tourny, the king’s…
6. Monument aux Girondins
The Monument aux Girondins features a towering bronze column topped by a gilded statue of Liberty breaking her chains. It commemorates the Girondin politicians who perished during the Reign of Terror after clashing with the Jacobins. When…