Place du Parlement, Bordeaux
The Place du Parliament is a large city square in the heart of Bordeaux, surrounded by beautiful Louis XV buildings from the 18thcentury.
The Place du Parliament is a large city square in the heart of Bordeaux, surrounded by beautiful Louis XV buildings from the 18thcentury. Formerly the site of the Royal Market, it is today a busy square surrounded by restaurants and cafes. The centerpiece is an ornate Second Empire fountain designed in Neo-Baroque style by Louis-Michel Garros, with 4 gargoyles atop which stand 4 female busts. The edifices around the square have a commercial ground floor, then 2 miscellaneous floors, and a final floor on top for nobility. The façades are richly ornamented, with mascarons (masks) on the keystones of window arches.
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About Place du Parlement
Place du Parlement, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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