Things To Do Review

Quinconces Esplanade, Bordeaux, France
editor's rating
6

Rating: 6

expand slideshow EXPAND
GALLERY
Place des Quinconces
Bordeaux, France
44° 50' 41.08'' N,
0° 34' 24.52'' W

Sculptures, Fountains, Squares
"Elaborate sculpture / fountain in the center of a huge square."

The purpose of the Monument aux Girondins, this elaborate sculpture / fountain built in 1820, was the symbolic protection of the city. Everything on it is symbolizing something... from happiness to ignorance.

The Monument aux Girondins sits in the center of Bordeaux's Quinconces Esplanade, one of the biggest squares in Europe, looking a bit lost in all that empty space. The Girondins monument is made from different materials, marble, bronze, and water. Lots of water, well worth the walk.


Reviews, opinions and comments of third parties and editors published on this website are personal views based on the experience of their authors
at the time of visiting the particular venue or place. Those views do not necessarily reflect the views of FineTraveling.com.
They are not to be taken as conclusive findings or advice, as things do change without warning.
Add your own review of Quinconces Esplanade...
Your Rating

Overall Rating:

 

CONNECT WITH FINE TRAVELING
  • Facebook Fine Traveling on Facebook
  • Twitter Fine Traveling on Twitter
  • pInterest Fine Traveling on PInterest
  • YouTube Fine Traveling on YouTube
  • Email Contact Fine Traveling
  • Privacy Fine Traveling Privacy Policy
  • Terms Fine Traveling terms of use
  • Awards Cherry Awards by FineTraveling.com