Darwin is an area on the right bank that has been ecologically designed with innovated projects…read more It has avante-garde shops, organic as well as vegan options in cafes and bakeries, art-work areas, exhibition and concert areas, a skate park, street art and impressive art installations. It was interesting to explore but our visit occurred late morning when things were just opening up. At the time there were no organized activities nor a cohesive explanation of the history of the up and coming area and what the area exactly offered for us to explore. We loved the concept but did not spend much time here after a few photo ops and a walk around.

This place knows how to do their coffee. One of the best cappuccinos I've ever had. I really liked…read morethe latte art details and the thumb imprint in the cup design.

From the owner: Un skate park digne de ce nom Dans le cadre de l'aménagement des quais de la rive gauche de la…read moreGaronne, la Ville de Bordeaux a entrepris la réalisation d'un skate park, quai des Chartrons, plus grand et plus adapté, par rapport à l'équipement existant. Cet équipement de 2350 m² comprend 3 espaces : pour les petits (3-10 ans), pour les plus grands, avec des modules s'inspirant du mobilier urbain de la place Pey-Berland, et pour les experts avec une configuration s'inspirant du phénomène piscine, avec des bowls et des cascades.

Jardin Public is very centrally located; it also has a nice cafe with a decent bar…read more Despite it's obvious initial advantages, the primary purpose of visiting a venue like this is to enjoy it's various outdoor areas. Unfortunately, several large areas of the park are now completely inaccessible, and half a dozen other areas are in obvious need of maintenance and care. On the plus side, they seem to be building a new children's play area here, but simply based on the existing attractions I really can't recommend paying this park a visit.

Soothing, Restful, Invigorating…read more The Jardin Public was around the corner from where we stayed at Le Petit Hotel Labottiere (see my review, highly recommeneded historic monument). What a beautiful, serene, yet invigorating park this is with streams, vegetable gardens, flower beds, palms, rolling grasslands, and benches. Strolling through this oasis is a favorite pastime of locals and tourists alike. Adajacent are cafes, museums, and more. It's free and a great place to catch your breath and inhale the fragrance of nature.

From the owner: Faire du sport sur les quais Élément essentiel et emblématique du nouvel aménagement des quais rive…read moregauche, le Parc des sports Saint-Michel a ouvert au public le 1er mai 2009. Avec cet espace inédit de 5,5 hectares en bord de Garonne, la mairie de Bordeaux met à disposition des Bordelais plusieurs aires de promenade et de détente, ludiques ou sportives de plein air, gratuites et libres d'accès. Le Parc des sports est situé entre l'accès au Pont de pierre et le quai Sainte Croix.

From the owner: De la verdure derrière l'hôtel de ville Un hectare de pelouse, arbres, plantes se trouve à la…read moremairie. Le jardin est de style romantique. A noter la présence d'un très beau ginkgo biloba.