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Place de la Bourse

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Place de la Bourse is an 18th-century square on the Garonne riverfront in Bordeaux.

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Place de la Bourse — The palace and water mirror with a tram crossing the reflection Patrick Despoix · CC BY-SA 3.0 · edited
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Why go

  • The symmetrical Palais de la Bourse and Hôtel des Douanes frame the square.
  • A 150-metre riverside terrace built on pine piles.
  • The Miroir d’eau, created opposite the square in 2006.
  • Bordeaux’s first open square.

Don't miss

  • Fontaine des Trois GrâcesAglaé, Euphrosyne and Thalie form the Fontaine des Trois Grâces, installed here in 1869.At the centre of the square
  • MascaronsAmong the carved faces are African women, references to the slave trade and colonial commerce that enriched 18th-century Bordeaux.On the surrounding façades
  • Minerva and Mercury sculpturesMinerva protects the arts, while Mercury encourages trade.On the Hôtel des Douanes, on the south side

Tips for your visit

  • The tram stop at the square has no ticket machine; it is kept clear of street furniture to preserve the view.

Interesting facts4

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  1. The Palais de la Bourse on the north side now houses Bordeaux’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

    Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux - Wikipedia

  2. The Hôtel des Douanes on the south side houses the Musée national des douanes.

    Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux - Wikipedia

  3. The Palais de la Bourse contains paintings and Gobelins tapestries.

    Place de la Bourse (Bordeaux) - Wikipedia

  4. The square was repaved following construction of an underground car park in the early 21st century.

    Place de la Bourse (Bordeaux) - Wikipedia

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History

The square’s construction opened Bordeaux toward the river. It required demolishing 21 houses, 10 shops and 150 metres of old walls. The square’s central monument changed after the French Revolution.

  1. 1730Work began on the square, opening Bordeaux toward the river.
  2. 1735–1738Jacques Gabriel designed the Hôtel des Douanes.
  3. 1739Jacques Gabriel completed the surrounding buildings’ designs. Construction began two weeks after his death, and his son Ange-Jacques took charge.
  4. 1742–1749Ange-Jacques Gabriel built the Palais de la Bourse.
  5. 1743The square opened as a royal square centred on a statue of Louis XV.
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  1. 1755André Portier’s central pavilion was completed, and the square was inaugurated.
  2. 1792The statue of Louis XV was pulled down and melted into cannon. A Tree of Liberty was planted in its place.
  3. After the RestorationA Corinthian column-fountain replaced the Tree of Liberty.
  4. 1848The square took its present name, Place de la Bourse.
  5. 2007The square formed part of the 18th-century urban and architectural ensemble recognised by UNESCO.

How to get there

  • TramThe Place de la Bourse – Musée national des douanes tram stop is at the square. It has no street furniture or ticket machine, preserving the view.

Sources: Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux - Wikipedia · Place de la Bourse (Bordeaux) - Wikipedia · checked 7 Oct 2026

Where
place de la Bourse, 33000 Bordeaux

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Questions and answers

What architectural style is Place de la Bourse?

It is a representative example of 18th-century French neoclassical architecture.

How did construction of Place de la Bourse pass from father to son?

Construction began two weeks after Jacques Gabriel’s death; his son Ange-Jacques Gabriel took charge and completed the buildings.

What was demolished to build Place de la Bourse?

Construction removed 21 houses, 10 shops and 150 metres of old walls to open Bordeaux toward the river.

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