Aquitaine Museum, Regional museum in Bordeaux, France.
The Aquitaine Museum is a regional museum in Bordeaux displaying more than 70,000 objects from prehistoric times to the modern era across two exhibition floors. The collection ranges from everyday items to significant artworks and documents the region's development over millennia.
The building began as a 16th-century convent and later served as a school and university before its conversion. In 1963 it opened as a museum and has since preserved and shared the region's history with visitors.
The museum holds African and Oceanic art objects that reflect Bordeaux's role in maritime trade and global connections. These pieces show how the city remained linked to distant cultures through its harbor activity.
The museum is centrally located in Bordeaux and open Tuesday through Sunday, typically in the afternoon. Visitors should allow several hours to properly explore both exhibition floors and the extensive collection.
The museum dedicates significant space to exploring Bordeaux's role in Atlantic trade and the history of slavery with modern multimedia installations. These presentations use sound and visual storytelling to create a thoughtful and immersive experience.
Location: Bordeaux
Inception: 1987
Official opening: 1963
Address: 20, cours Pasteur
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-18:00
Website: http://musee-aquitaine-bordeaux.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.83564,-0.57497
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
Bordeaux is a city where history and present-day life exist side by side. Broad streets and elegant facades from the 18th century shape the city, while modern projects like the Darwin Ecosystem and renewed riverbanks along the Garonne keep the city moving forward. Wine is more than a drink here – it is central to the region's identity. The Cité du Vin, museums, and wine merchants tell the story of centuries of trade that shaped this place. Visitors can walk through the columns of the Grand Théâtre, see their reflection in the Water Mirror, or cross the historic Pont de Pierre. There is much to discover throughout the city. The Place de la Bourse shines with its balanced architecture, while Saint-André Cathedral and the Basilica of St. Michael show medieval craftsmanship. The Museum of Aquitaine traces the region's past, and the Marché des Capucins remains a lively market. Modern art museums like CAPC offer contemporary perspectives, and parks such as Jardin Public and Parc Bordelais provide space to walk and pause. Bordeaux holds tradition and progress in balance.
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.
Bordeaux Cathedral
311 m
Rue Sainte-Catherine
298 m
The big bell of Bordeaux
236 m
Tour Pey-Berland
253 m
Synagogue
241 m
Église Saint-Éloi de Bordeaux
317 m
Couvent des Annonciades
291 m
Hôpital Saint-André de Bordeaux
281 m
Palais des sports de Bordeaux
196 m
Église Saint-Paul-Saint-François-Xavier
216 m
Temple du Hâ
157 m
Marché des Douves
285 m
Église Saint-Projet de Bordeaux
311 m
Hôpital-prieuré Saint-Jacques
334 m
Statue of Hercules
11 m
Chapelle Saint-Joseph
281 m
Fontaine Saint-Projet
323 m
Barjo games Bar games
299 m
Musée Goupil
20 m
Hôtel Gradis
150 m
Maison dorée
201 m
Mairerie
192 m
Victoria hotel
185 m
École de médecine et de chirurgie
243 m
Place Fernand Lafargue
295 m
Boutique du 34 rue des Ayres
174 m
Enceinte médiévale de Bordeaux
303 m
Léo Drouyn
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