Walking out of Bordeaux's old town to the north, we enter a square with the Intercontinental Hotel facing the Opera, filled with great sculpture, restaurants, and people enjoying the day. In the distance,, the Monument des Girondins towers over the Esplanade des Quinconces, a 12 hectare (30 acre) open space that serves as a venue for concerts, fairs, and other events throughout the year.
Hotel Intercontinental, Opera
Monument aux Girondins
Statue next to the Opera
Turtle, Pont de Pierre
Transportation
Cathedral Saint-Andre
Sunset at the cathedral and city hall
In the square outside the cathedral, the restaurants are starting to fill, initially with those of us seeking an aperitif, later with more serious diners.
Restaurants filling up
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