Place de la Victoire, Central square in Bordeaux, France.
Place de la Victoire is a central square in Bordeaux where several main streets converge, with the Porte d'Aquitaine, a 17th-century stone arch, standing at its center. Modern sculptures including a bronze obelisk and cast-iron tortoises created by Ivan Theimer in 2005 sit among historic buildings that frame the open space.
The square developed during the 1750s as part of Bordeaux's urban transformation under Louis-Urbain-Aubert de Tourny's leadership. The Porte d'Aquitaine originally served as a fortified gate during the 17th century, marking where the city's medieval walls once stood.
The square's monuments celebrate the region's wine heritage through visual symbols of grapes and vines. These artworks reflect how deeply wine production shapes local identity and remains central to daily conversation and gatherings.
The square is easily reached by tram line B, which connects various city districts. Restaurants and bars surround the perimeter, offering food and beverages throughout the day and evening.
A vine stock has grown on the square for centuries and is harvested each year to produce small quantities of natural wine. This unusual tradition demonstrates the deep historical roots of wine cultivation in the region.
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