Place du Parlement
The Place du Parlement is located in the city center of Bordeaux. It was furnished in an Italian style in 1760. It is bordered by old buildings, dating from the 18th century, with opulent facades, reminiscent of the glorious past of the city.
It has changed its name several times over the history of Bordeaux. When it was created, it was called Place du Marché Royal. During the Revolution, it was symbolically renamed Place de la Liberté. Later, it was renamed Place du Parlement in honor of the old Parliament of Bordeaux, destroyed in 1790.
In 1980, its floor was covered with golden limestone slabs during renovations. In the center, we can see a fountain dating from 1865, made by Louis-Michel Garros, an architect of the city. It is of neo-Gothic style, decorated with mascarons. These are typically Bordeaux ornaments that feature fantastic creatures or carnival faces, usually accompanied by the gods Neptune and Bacchus.
Tram C "Place de la Bourse" Stop