This is probably the #1 attraction in Bordeaux. I would recommend coming at night, preferably later…read moreat night when it's completely dark. There's less kids playing in the water and the lights on the Bourse make a great reflection on the water. Also, there's mist and the water drains or rises periodically. The water is still pretty shallow though. Plus, they play music and people dance nearby which was nice. During the day, it's super hot especially since there's no trees or cover. Also, the reflection is not as prominent. Definitely come at night!

It is reflective mirror from the shallow pool. This famous area is popular among the local France…read morepeople during the summer. The kid and adult alike playing and walking in the pool. The design of the mirror pool has a minor concave with filling of water about 2 to 3 inches height. This water stay for half hour and drain to dry and the process start again to fill up. The drain of the water is to purify it. The name of this attraction is call Water Mirror. It is hard to get mirror image since there are a lot of kid running around and create the wave on the water surface. It is difficult to get still water surface like mirror. May be late at night when no one around. Once the water surface is still, it will reflect the place de la Bourse. This water mirror becomes the famous picture for the viewing.

The Outstanding medieval ruins of the 11th century Benedictine Abbaye are spectacular! There is…read moremuch to admire...stone carvings, chapel columns and the remains of windowed walls. Being a UNESCO site, it is well managed and there is a small museum and gift shop. You're provided with a very well done booklet describing important relics and the invitation to climb 157 steps to the bell tower for a view. A wine tasting shop is situated right outside the gate, but not open when we visited. Very tranquil and I highly recommend!

It's Ok. Appreciate that's it's v. old, important place but gardens or park could be improved these…read moredays with more interest for families..labyrinths, picnic areas etc...

From the owner: Une réserve naturelle de sable Classé réserve naturelle depuis 1972, le Banc d'Arguin est situé…read moreentre la Pointe du Cap Ferret et la Dune du Pilat. Modelé par les marées, sa longueur est toujours de 4km et sa largeur de 2km. Il faut prendre les plus grandes précautions pour accéder au banc de sable. De nombreux oiseaux migrateurs viennent s'y reposer, à l'instar des sternes caugeks. Le lieu appartient à l'Etat, et fait partie de la commune de La Teste-de-Buch.

The village of Saint Émilion is truly one of a kind. It's vineyards and surrounding structures date…read moreback to the Roman empire. It draws it's name from a monk who chose to live in a hermitage carved into the rock and set up the first commercial wine production (with his fellow monks) in the 8th century. The monolithic church is quite a sight and the whole area is just so rich in history it's hard to even explain. It is a must visit if you find yourself in the South of France with spare time. It is absolutely stunning.