Bordeaux: all about Modernist Architecture – Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

EXPERIENCE:

Bordeaux is mostly known for its neoclassical architecture, but the city also bears significant traces of the post-war period, characterized by massive reconstruction following modernist dogmas.
the tour will start by exploring Mériadeck district, a perfect exemple of From concrete slab urbanism right in the city center. From there to a Corbusier-inspired fire station, this visit offers a clear reading of the evolution of the city and the shifts from one district to another.
Come and get a better understanding of Bordeaux, how it evolved to become such a fantastic place to stay

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Discover all you need to know about Mériadeck concrete slab urban planning
Have a look at iconic buildings such as the brutalist Caisse d’Epargne
In the city center, stroll along Modern buildings and stop at Palais des Sportss
Enjoy the Benauge fire station, a Modernist jewel on the Garonne river

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