Visiting Bordeaux and don't know where to start? In this article, we present the parks and gardens of Bordeaux to discover!
Located in the southwest, near Toulouse, it is the fifth largest city in France.
If you love wine, you know that Bordeaux is the region of France famous for its wines.
Besides being one of the most prestigious wine regions in France, it also has other beautiful attractions.
For example, the city has beautiful historic buildings, shops, an exceptional gastronomic life, parks and gardens...
Among its main attractions is the large wine museum, the Cité du Vin, which offers tastings and workshops.
But if you are going to spend a few days in Bordeaux, it is worth visiting all the parks and gardens in the city.
So, in this article, we will present to you the best parks and gardens in Bordeaux that you cannot miss.
1. Public garden
First of all, we suggest the Public Garden , classified as a "remarkable garden of France" and located in the heart of Bordeaux.
With a large green space, it is the ideal place to go for a picnic.
In addition, the park has a large botanical garden with around 3000 species of plants that will amaze you.
You can visit the garden every day of the week from 7am to 20pm, it's free.
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2. Bordeaux Park
Next, we present the Parc Bordelais , the largest green space in Bordeaux.
Inaugurated in 1888, the Parc Bordelais was inspired by the models of the great Parisian parks of the second half of the 19th century.
You will feel like you have been teleported to the countryside, because this park covers an area of 28 hectares.
Getting there is easy, just take the tram in the city center.
Like most public parks, it also has a lake and a river decorated in the English style with its small bridge.
Furthermore, a significant area of the Parc Bordelais is dedicated to animals.
So, during your visit, you can find Gascon and Basque pigs, goats, turkeys, etc.
Entry to the Bordelais park is free, and you can visit them every day of the week from 7am to 20pm.
3. Bourran Park
So, another place you can't miss is Bourran Park.
This park is a listed historical monument and was designed by the landscape architect Louis Le Breton, who also designed the Parc de Majolan.
This 18-hectare botanical reserve is made up of trees from all over the world.
Furthermore, within the park, you will find the Château de Bourran , which today houses the Higher School of Teaching and Education.
Finally, entry to Bourran Park is free, and you can visit them every day of the week from 8am to 19:30pm.
We recommend including these parks and gardens of Bordeaux in your travel itinerary.