Here begins the erasure of medieval Bordeaux enclosed within its walls for centuries. Finally, Bordeaux liberated!

Since 1720, Intendant Boucher has worked with jurats and parliament to create a royal square and finally open the fortress city. Its choice to secure the services of Jacques Gabriel, First Architect of King Louis XV, will be decisive: this rectangular square with cut sides, with facades decorated with masks and ironwork is essential to generate the classic city.
The Hôtel des Fermes built by Gabriel father, then the Hôtel de la Bourse by Gabriel fils and the isolated central pavilion which definitively breaks the "wall" (1735-1755) makes up this royal square.

Originally, it was separated from the river by gates which fell during the Revolution. In its center, the equestrian statue of the king is replaced by the ephemeral one of Napoleon, itself replaced by the Fountain of the 3 Graces from 1869 ... the success of this one knows no limit, it is the most photographed in the city by tourists from all over the world ...

THE WATER MIRROR

The regular metamorphoses of 2 cm of water on a gigantic granite slab transform the magical place into a permanent scene of games for children, reverie for lovers, refreshing stroll in hot weather, with your feet in the sea. water.

The most photographed place in Bordeaux, between the Garonne and the 18th century facade, the Miroir d'Eau is now part of the contemporary World Heritage. You too bring your photo touch: post and sign your photos of the Miroir d'Eau from Bordeaux to your friends around the world.

Tram C and D Stop "Place de la Bourse"