Bordeaux Attractions
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Venue: Palais Rohan When: Daily; Wed only
The wealth of Bordeaux is symbolised in its grand Town Hall, known as the Palais Rohan, prominently located on the Place Pey-Berland.
The building owes its name to Ferdinand-Maximilien Mériadec de Rohan. Elected Archbishop in 1771, he immediately undertook the reconstruction of the outmoded medieval building. The sumptuous new palace was completed in 1784.
Despite numerous modifications, the interior of the palace has conserved its sweeping staircase, known as the Escalier d'honneur. Other highlights include the finely proportioned grand salon and a dining room decorated with trompe-l'œil paintings, a feature added by Pierre Lacour in 1802.
The Tourist Office organises guided tours of the building every Wednesday. Although in French only, seize this opportunity of visiting the ornate interior of the palace.
The wealth of Bordeaux is symbolised in its grand Town Hall, known as the Palais Rohan, prominently located on the Place Pey-Berland.
The building owes its name to Ferdinand-Maximilien Mériadec de Rohan. Elected Archbishop in 1771, he immediately undertook the reconstruction of the outmoded medieval building. The sumptuous new palace was completed in 1784.
Despite numerous modifications, the interior of the palace has conserved its sweeping staircase, known as the Escalier d'honneur. Other highlights include the finely proportioned grand salon and a dining room decorated with trompe-l'œil paintings, a feature added by Pierre Lacour in 1802.
The Tourist Office organises guided tours of the building every Wednesday. Although in French only, seize this opportunity of visiting the ornate interior of the palace.
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Looking for things to do around Bordeaux? Here are some of the events and attractions happening in the area.
| Bordeaux International Fair |
May 2009 (annual) Parc des Expositions (Exhibition Park) |
| Nuit des Musées in Bordeaux |
May 2009 (annual) Musee des Arts Decoratifs |
| Flea Market |
14 Dec 2008 (various dates) Bordeaux |
| Lifestyle Fair - Conforexpo |
31 Oct - 11 Nov 2008 (annual) Parc des Expositions (Exhibition Park), Bordeaux |
| Tasting Week - La Semaine du Goût |
13 - 19 Oct 2008 (annual) Bordeaux |
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