Bordeaux-Saint-Jean railway station, Main railway station in Saint-Jean district, Bordeaux, France
The iron and glass structure spans 17,000 square meters with a 56-meter-wide metallic trainshed covering multiple railway platforms and passenger areas.
The station began operations in 1855 as Gare du Midi, with architect Marius Toudoire designing the current building that opened in 1898.
The station building received recognition as a monument historique inscrit, cementing its position in French architectural and railway heritage.
The station connects to Paris, Toulouse, and Spanish destinations through high-speed rail services, serving 11.5 million passengers annually.
The metal viaduct constructed by Gustave Eiffel in 1860 facilitates train access across the Garonne River, complemented by a modern four-track bridge.
Location: Bordeaux
Inception: 1898
Architects: Marius Toudoire
Official opening: 1855
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Address: 1 rue Charles Domercq, 33800 Bordeaux 33800
Website: https://garesetconnexions.sncf/fr/gares-services/bordeaux-saint-jean
GPS coordinates: 44.82581,-0.55573
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
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