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Bordeaux: Contemporary landscapes

Bordeaux: Contemporary landscapes

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Barcelona, Spain

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The right bank is now defined by major green landmarks like the Botanical Garden and Parc aux Angéliques

The transformed quays reestablish a vibrant, accessible relationship with the Garonne River

Compact green interventions in central districts bring nature closer to everyday urban life

Small urban projects bring nature directly into the city center

Bordeaux Urban Evolution Explores Contemporary Landscape Design Within The Historic Stone City Framework


Bordeaux is widely celebrated as the Stone City for its mineral streets and traditional échoppes, yet over half of its territory consists of natural and agricultural landscapes. Since the major urban transformation began in the 1990s, these environmental characteristics have become central to the city's identity. Planners have focused on controlling urban sprawl while reintroducing nature into dense districts to improve resident wellbeing and manage the region's flood-prone, humid soils effectively.


The visit explores how contemporary landscape design complements historic parks like the Jardin Public, Parc Bordelais, and Parc Rivière. By embracing modern principles of co-construction and educational value, the city has created adaptable public spaces suited to evolving urban needs. This approach is particularly visible on the right bank, which has transitioned from an industrial fringe into a strategic, landscape-led counterpart to the historic left bank, balancing development with environmental preservation.


Major projects have been instrumental in establishing a green framework that grows alongside the city's rapid development. Catherine Mosbach’s Botanical Garden and Michel Desvigne’s Parc aux Angéliques serve as prime examples of this transformative vision. These sites demonstrate how modern architecture and landscape design can work in tandem to enhance the urban experience, providing residents and visitors with high-quality green spaces that reflect the city's commitment to sustainable and thoughtful growth.


This tour provides a comprehensive look at how Bordeaux balances its rich historical legacy with forward-thinking urban planning. Participants will gain insight into the challenges of managing a growing metropolis while maintaining the integrity of its natural surroundings. By examining these diverse landscapes, visitors can appreciate the complex interplay between human intervention and the natural environment, ultimately understanding how Bordeaux continues to redefine itself as a modern, green, and highly livable city.

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  • Customised Guided Tour
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Discover the wonders of Barcelona, Spain with this unforgettable experience. Bordeaux, often celebrated as the “Stone City” for its mineral streets lined with 18th-century façades and traditional échoppes, is nonetheless a metropolis where more than half of the territory consists of natural and agricultural landscapes. When the city began its major urban transformation in the 1990s, these environmental characteristics became central, guiding efforts to control urban sprawl, reintroduce nature into dense districts for comfort and wellbeing, and rethink the management of the flood-prone, humid soils that shape the region. Highlights of your tour include: The right bank is now defined by major green landmarks like the Botanical Garden and Parc aux AngéliquesThe transformed quays reestablish a vibrant, accessible relationship with the Garonne RiverCompact green interventions in central districts bring nature closer to everyday urban lifeSmall urban pr. This tour includes: Customised Guided Tour. Bordeaux, often celebrated as the “Stone City” for its mineral streets lined with 18th-century façades and traditional échoppes, is nonetheless a metropolis where more than half of the territory consists of natural and agricultural landscapes. When the city began its major urban transformation in the 1990s, these environmental characteristics became central, guiding efforts to control urban sprawl. Duration: 8 hours . Book your Bordeaux: Contemporary landscapes today and create memories that will last a lifetime!