Water mirror place de la bourse guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux france

Guia dos Melhores Sítios para Fotografar em Bordéus

When I booked my trip from Portugal to Bordeaux, I didn’t know much about the city—just that the flights were cheap, making it the perfect weekend escape. As I started researching Bordeaux Instagram spots, I quickly realized there wasn’t much guidance available. After exploring the city myself, I found so many stunning Bordeaux photo spots that I knew I had to share! Here are my top recommendations for the most Instagrammable places in Bordeaux to help you capture every beautiful angle of this charming French city!

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Pont de Pierre

Pont the Pierre, or “Stoney Bridge”, is Bordeaux’s best known bridge, spanning the Garonne River. Due to its ideal location, it is one of the locals’ favorite places to watch the sunset. Pont de Pierre is a pedestrian/ bycicle /metro-only bridge, so you won’t have much of a problem taking pictures there.

Pont de Pierre, Stoney bridge guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux france
Pont Pierre, Soney Bridge guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux France

Porte Cailhau

It is impossible to visit Bordeaux and not visit this emblematic monument, which was part of the city walls. Since it is in a very central area of the city, next to the river, there will always be people passing by. If you want the perfect shot without anyone in the background, I advise you to visit early.

Porte Cailhau guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux France
Porte cailhau guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux France

Place de la Bourse & miroir d'eau

Sem dúvida o sítio mais instagramável de Bordéus! O espelho de água reflete os edifícios da Praça da Bolsa, criando uma imagem lindíssima, tanto de dia como de noite. Eu tive o azar de visitar Bordéus numa altura em que os edifícios estavam em obras, portanto não deu para fotografar exatamente como queria.. mas ainda assim adorei o resultado! 

Water fills the ‘mirror’ in cycles of 10 minutes, and the perfect mirrored image will appear once the space is full and the water settles. However, the whole effect can be lost due to strong winds or children running around (which you will find, especially in the summer), so take that into account. Going early will always help you achieve the best results. It is also important to note that the Miroir d’eau has water only from 10:00 am and is only open between April and November.

Water mirror place de la bourse guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux france
place de la bourse guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux france

Place des Quinconces

A maior praça de França, onde se encontra o monumento aos Girondinos.

place des quinconces guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux

Jardin Public

O Jardim de Bordéus é o maior espaço verde da cidade. Para além de ser um espaço de lazer, este jardim também é procurado para fotografar casamentos e outros eventos. Tem o museu de História Natural, uma biblioteca, um jardim botânico e um carrossel.

jardin public guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux france
jardin public guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux france

Ă“pera Nacional

Um monumento lindíssimo do século XVIII onde se encontra uma das salas de espetáculos mais bonitas do mundo.

national opera guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux france

Praça da Vitória

In this square you can find the Porte d’Aquitaine, one of the many gates scattered around the city of Bordeaux.

vicotry square guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux france

Grosse Cloche

Mais um dos monumentos imperdíveis em Bordéus! Atenção que a partir de certa hora da manhã já se encontram vários grupos de turistas em visita guiada, por isso o melhor é ir cedo para conseguir fotografias sem ninguém.

grosse cloche guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux france
grosse cloche guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux france

Darwin Eco-système

An abandoned site that has been eco-renovated and is now a space where you can find street-art, eco-friendy stores, workshops, skate parks, organic food, and a very laid-back vibe. The photo opportunities are endless here.

darwin eco-système guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux france
darwin eco-système guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux france
Darwin eco-système guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux france

Bordeaux Cathedral

A famosa catedral de Bordéus é enorme e pode ser fotografa de diversos sítios. Ainda é possível subir ao topo da torre e fotografar a cidade de cima!

Deixo-te aqui as minhas localizações preferidas para fotografar a catedral:

Paragem de metro Gambetta

Espera que o metro passe e depois aproveita para fotografar nesta rua, com uma vista maravilhosa para a catedral.

gambetta train station guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux france
Rue du Loup

Guarda esta rua no teu mapa para poderes recriar estas fotografias, com vista para a catedral de Bordéus.

rue du loup guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux france
Rue du Commandant Arnould
rue du commandant arnould guide to the best photo spots in bordeaux france

I hope this article helped you to plan all the Instagrammable spots in Bordeaux that you want to photograph! Leave your opinion in the comments about my guide to the best photo spots in Bordeaux and follow me on social networks so you don’t miss my next trips. Usa #travelplannerholic para partilhares as tuas fotos comigo.

Um beijinho,

Catarina Vieira

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