Darwin ecosystem, Urban rehabilitation complex in Bastide district, Bordeaux, France.
The Darwin ecosystem occupies former military buildings transformed into spaces for work, dining, sports, and retail activities spanning 20,000 square meters.
Built in 1874 as the Niel military barracks, the complex transitioned in 2011 into a center for environmental and social initiatives through rehabilitation.
The buildings feature extensive street art galleries, exhibition spaces, and a large indoor skate park that draws urban sports practitioners from the region.
The complex operates Monday through Thursday from 8:00 to 21:00, Friday and Saturday until 23:30, with multiple dining options and coworking facilities.
The Magasin General inside Darwin functions as Europe's largest bistro hall, implementing zero-waste practices and serving both plant-based and meat dishes.
Location: Bordeaux
Address: 87 Quai des Queyries 33100 Bordeaux
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 08:00-21:00; Friday-Saturday 08:00-23:30; Sunday 08:00-21:00
Phone: +33556775206
Website: http://darwin.camp
GPS coordinates: 44.84980,-0.56067
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
City of light and stone, Bordeaux tells a piece of French history with every street. From the gilded facades of the 18th century to the redesigned quays along the Garonne, the Gironde capital combines classic elegance with modern dynamism. Strolls can be enjoyed among the columns of the Grand Théâtre, the reflections on the Water Mirror, the streets of Old Bordeaux, and the lively terraces of Saint-Pierre. Here, wine is not just a beverage; it's a culture. The Cité du Vin, museums, and traders remind us that vineyards have shaped the identity of an entire region. Bordeaux is also a forward-looking city, influenced by alternative venues like Darwin, bustling markets, and UNESCO-listed heritage. A city that embodies both tradition and innovation, blending art, cuisine, and river calmness.
Bordeaux offers numerous photography sites from the medieval Porte Cailhau to the modern Cité du Vin. The city features historical gates, stone bridges, public gardens, and architectural landmarks. Photographers can capture the Gothic Basilique Saint-Michel, the neoclassical Grand Théâtre, and the Place de la Bourse with its water mirror. The Darwin Ecosystem presents urban culture venues, while the Quai des Chartrons provides waterfront views.
Place des Quinconces
1.1 km
Miroir d'eau
1.1 km
Jardin botanique de Bordeaux
428 m
CAPC musée d'art contemporain de Bordeaux
899 m
Bordeaux-Bastide station
916 m
Saint-Louis-des-Chartrons
929 m
Temple des Chartrons
900 m
Entrepôt Lainé
905 m
Palais de la Bourse
1.1 km
Jardin botanique de la Bastide
442 m
Hôtel Fenwick
829 m
Maison cantonale de La Bastide
1.1 km
La Fabrique Pola
909 m
Maison hollandaise, 28 quai des Chartrons
751 m
Musée de l'Histoire Maritime de Bordeaux
822 m
Hôtel Lamolère
1.1 km
Halle des magasins généraux
630 m
Hôtel Boyer-Fonfrède
1.1 km
Hôtel Piganeau
1.1 km
Musée du Vin et du Négoce
873 m
Montaigne
1.1 km
Marché des quais de Bordeaux Chartrons
627 m
Montesquieu
1.1 km
Sainte-Marie de la Bastide
814 m
Rostral columns in Bordeaux
947 m
Distillerie Sécrestat
976 m
Passage quai des Chartrons, Bordeaux
656 m
Immeuble, 116 quai des Chartrons
698 mReviews
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