Hôpital Saint-André de Bordeaux

The Hôpital Saint-André de Bordeaux spans multiple connected buildings that house different medical departments and emergency services. A French garden runs through the grounds, linking the various sections together.

Founded in 1390, the hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in what is now Bordeaux's University Hospital system. Over the centuries, buildings were added and restructured, allowing the complex to develop into its current layout.

The hospital buildings showcase architectural styles from different periods, reflecting how medical care evolved in Bordeaux over centuries. You can still see how these different styles stand side by side, telling the story of healing practices through time.

The grounds are centrally located in Bordeaux and easily accessible, with different entrances serving the various departments. Visitors should allow time to orient themselves, as the complex with its multiple areas and garden is fairly large.

The hospital's central French garden serves not just for beauty but is functionally designed to link the different building wings. This layout allows visitors and staff to cross the complex on green space while seeing the various architectural styles.