Jardin public, Urban park in central Bordeaux, France
The Public Garden spans across 10.8 hectares with pathways winding through green spaces, a serpentine lake, and numerous native tree species.
In 1746, architect Ange Jacques Gabriel designed this garden as the first French park specifically created for public access and recreation.
The garden houses a Natural History Museum, a puppet theater for children, and hosts regular outdoor performances throughout the year.
Multiple entrances provide access to the garden from Cours de Verdun and Place Bardineau, with nearby public transportation stops.
The garden features thirty notable plant species and three decorative iron bridges that cross over the central serpentine lake.
Location: Bordeaux
GPS coordinates: 44.84900,-0.57801
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 photographers a range of subjects spanning from medieval architecture to contemporary structures. The medieval Porte Cailhau and the Grosse Cloche represent the city's historic gateways, while the Pont de Pierre, the oldest bridge in the city, crosses the Garonne River. The Place de la Bourse with its Miroir d'Eau attracts visitors and photographers alike. The Basilica of Saint-Michel dominates the southern district with its freestanding bell tower, and the Grand Théâtre displays neoclassical design at Place de la Comédie. The city also presents its Roman past at the Palais Gallien, an ancient amphitheater ruin, as well as the Pey-Berland Tower beside the cathedral. Along the waterfront, Quai Richelieu and Quai des Chartrons provide perspectives on the river and the historic warehouses of the wine trade. The Jardin Public represents a formal urban park, while more recent developments such as the Cité du Vin and the modern Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas showcase contemporary Bordeaux. From the pedestrian Rue Sainte-Catherine to hidden passages like Passage Sarget, the city offers numerous opportunities for different photographic approaches.
Place des Quinconces
517 m
Monument aux Girondins
487 m
Port of the Moon
1.2 km
Amphitheatre of Bordeaux
402 m
Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Bordeaux
186 m
CAPC musée d'art contemporain de Bordeaux
501 m
Temple des Chartrons
476 m
Entrepôt Lainé
479 m
Hôtel Lisleferme
181 m
Hôtel de la marine
390 m
Bryas mansion
345 m
Hôtel du 55 cours Georges Clemenceau
539 m
Fontaine de la place Charles Gruet
272 m
Hôtel des archives départementales de la Gironde
188 m
Shepherd Playing the Flute
179 m
Jean Fernand-Lafargue
110 m
Petit hôtel Labottière (Bordeaux)
332 m
Montesquieu
506 m
Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc
215 m
Maxime Lalanne
4 m
Eglise Saint-Joseph des Carmes à Bordeaux
301 m
La Faïencerie mansion
316 m
Immeuble, 37 allées de Tourny
453 m
Immeuble, 1 place Tourny
444 m
Youth and Chimera
177 m
Church of the Wheat Harvest, Bordeaux
352 m
Immeuble, 62 allées de Tourny
482 m
Immeuble, 60 allées de Tourny
494 mReviews
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