Place de la Bourse & the Miroir d'Eau: Free Entry & Visiting Tips
30 min - 1 h
Public Square / Landmark
Square built 1730-1775; Miroir d'Eau added 2006
Place de la Bourse, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
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Miroir d'Eau water/mist cycle active 10:00-22:00 daily (seasonal); the square itself is open to the public at all times.
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Bordeaux's 18th-century riverfront square and its Miroir d'Eau (water mirror), the world's largest reflecting pool at ~3,450 m², alternating mirror and mist effects.
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| General access | Free | None — open to all |
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Place de la Bourse is Bordeaux's most photographed landmark — an elegant 18th-century square facing the Garonne, built under royal architects Ange-Jacques Gabriel and his son. Since 2006, the paved esplanade opposite it has hosted the Miroir d'Eau, the world's largest reflecting pool at roughly 3,450 m², which alternates between a still, mirror-flat sheet of water reflecting the square's façades and a cooling mist effect. As a public square and esplanade, both are free to visit at any time.
What to See: Top Highlights
Place de la Bourse Façades
Symmetrical 18th-century stone buildings, including the former Bourse (stock exchange) and Hôtel des Douanes, framing the square on three sides.
Miroir d'Eau (Water Mirror)
A thin film of water over polished granite creates a near-perfect reflection of the square, cycling with a fine mist every 10-15 minutes.
Golden Hour Photo Spot
Sunrise and sunset are the classic times to catch the reflection of the Bourse façade in still water, a signature Bordeaux photograph.
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Do You Need a Pass Here?
Compare Bordeaux PassesNo — Place de la Bourse and the Miroir d'Eau are a free, open public square, with or without any pass. Neither the Bordeaux Métropole City Pass nor any other product is needed for entry.
No pass required for entry
Free, open access to the square and water mirror at all times.
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