Bordeaux Métropole, Metropolitan administrative area in Gironde, France
Bordeaux Métropole is an administrative grouping of 28 municipalities on both banks of the Garonne River in Gironde. The structure connects urban and residential zones through shared public services and coordinated infrastructure.
The institution originated in December 1966 as the Urban Community of Bordeaux, bringing together the administration of several municipalities. In January 2015, it transformed into a Métropole with expanded powers and additional responsibilities.
The name derives from the core city and reflects the connection between the historic center and surrounding towns that now share common governance. Libraries and performance spaces distribute across the region, giving residents throughout the area access to cultural offerings.
The administrative headquarters sits at Esplanade Charles de Gaulle in Bordeaux and coordinates public transport and municipal services for all member communities. Visitors seeking general information about services or projects should contact the central office.
The metropolitan region holds 154 parks and green spaces distributed across its 57,830 hectares, playing important roles in local ecosystems. These areas serve recreation and conservation, often linked through walking and cycling paths.
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Pont Jacques-Chaban-Delmas
3 km
Stade Chaban-Delmas
1.9 km
Pont de pierre
1.4 km
Place des Quinconces
798 m
Grand Arena Bordeaux
4.2 km
Bordeaux Cathedral
316 m
Pont d'Aquitaine
5.6 km
Cité du Vin
3.4 km
Rue Sainte-Catherine
923 m
Bordeaux-Saint-Jean railway station
2.5 km
Place de la Bourse
797 m
Monument aux Girondins
722 m
Passerelle Eiffel
2.4 km
Miroir d'eau
879 m
Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux
576 m
Basilica of St. Michael, Bordeaux
1.3 km
Burdigala
235 m
The big bell of Bordeaux
826 m
Bassins de Lumières
3.8 km
Port of the Moon
626 m
Place de la Victoire
1.2 km
Amphitheatre of Bordeaux
872 m
Château Palmer
23 km
Porte Cailhau
919 m
Parc de Majolan
8.4 km
Château La Mission Haut-Brion
3.4 kmSimone Veil bridge
3.9 km
Base Sous-Marine de Bordeaux
3.8 km
Bordeaux
Martignas-sur-Jalle
Bègles
Le Bouscat
Talence
Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
Floirac
Mérignac
Pessac
Blanquefort
Gradignan
Lormont
Villenave-d'Ornon
Saint-Médard-en-Jalles
Ambès
Ambarès-et-Lagrave
Bassens
Bouliac
Bruges
Carbon-Blanc
Eysines
Artigues-près-Bordeaux
Parempuyre
Le Haillan
Le Taillan-Médoc
Saint-Louis-de-Montferrand
Saint-Aubin-de-Médoc
Cenon
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