The
quays alongside the river Garonne have been comprehensively
refurbished in the last few years and now include
the fabulous 'Miroir d'Eau' (which means 'water-mirror' in English).
When static
the Miroir d'Eau reflects all and everyone around it. Then every twenty
minutes a myriad hidden jets emit a fine spray from the feature and hundreds of
people walk barefoot through the cool mist, just because it's such fun.
The two photos
above were taken at the Miroir d'Eau and show it both in its
mirror state and in its spray state. The Miroir d'Eau is a great
photo opportunity!
And,
for those who like a little retail therapy, the fabulous rue Sainte-Catherine is the
longest pedestrianised shopping street in Europe. Stretching 1.25 kms from
la Place de la Victoire at one end to la Place de la Comédie at the other,
la rue Sainte-Catherine has more than two hundred and fifty
shops!
Incidentally, it isn't
always this busy, the photo of the rue Sainte-Catherine on
the left was taken in the height of the August
holiday season!
Despite its ancient
history and its stunning 18th century architecture, Bordeaux is a
growing, lively, city and a popular choice for many young French
people who go there to study at one of its leading
higher-educational establishments. In addition to its university,
Bordeaux is a recognised centre for medical and architectural
study in France. Bordeaux is also one of the two major French
fashion centres. Here you'll see French 'chic' to rival Paris |