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Sainte-Catherine is the pedestrian shopping street of Bordeaux, which connects the city from Place de la Victoire to Place de la Comédie. 1.2 km of the street is lined up with shops of international and French brands like Galerie Lafayette. Saint-Catherine is a perfect place for your promenade. If you want to avoid a crowd, bypass the street on Saturday when the army of shoppers visits boutiques. You can get Sainte-Catherine by tram using Line A and B.

This spot occupies the site of 12 hectares and is filled with a unique atmosphere. Place des Quinconces is a central point of Bordeaux and the biggest square in France and Europe. There are two rostral columns in the east, and in the west, there's the Monument aux Girondins with a spectacular fountain running through the monument. Concerts, sports events, Fête du Vin, Fête du Fleuve, Flea market, Pleasure Fair are held here throughout the year.

Suppose you want to look at artworks of famous European artists like Ruben, Picasso, Renoir, Matisse, or learn more about Bordeaux's native painters Odilon Redon and André Lhote. In that case, you should visit the Museum of Fine Arts. You can also see exhibitions of contemporary art there. The gallery is situated in front of the city hall gardens. It operates from 11:00 to 18:00 daily except for Tuesdays and bank holidays.