Marché des Douves, Market hall in Bordeaux, France
Marché des Douves is a market hall in Bordeaux constructed with a metal frame and expansive glass panels that flood the interior with daylight. The space contains stalls selling fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, and handmade goods from regional producers.
The hall was designed in the early 1900s by Jean-Baptiste Ernest Lacombe, an architect trained at the École des Beaux-Arts. The building reflects the design principles of that era through its metal frame and glass facade.
The market serves as a meeting place where people from Bordeaux gather to buy fresh goods and support local producers. It shows how the city maintains its connection to artisanal traditions and regional farming.
The hall sits in a central location in Bordeaux and is easy to reach, with an interior layout that is straightforward to navigate. Multiple vendors mean you can find various items in one spot, making it practical to handle several errands at once.
The name Douves refers to medieval moats that once surrounded the city of Bordeaux. This historical connection remains tangible in the area today, as the location sits where those ancient defenses once stood.
Location: Bordeaux
Architects: Jean-Baptiste Ernest Lacombe
GPS coordinates: 44.83530,-0.57139
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46
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.
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