Bordeaux Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

You’re looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You’ll entertain all your group with interesting questions, while still teaching them fun facts about the city. Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible. With this activity, you will be guided through the 9 following locations: Place de la Victoire, Grosse Cloche, Basilica of St. Michael, Porte de Bourgogne, Porte Cailhau, Cathedral, Place de la Bourse, Opera, and Place des Quinconces. Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to a fun mission, multiple quizzes, as well as city guides about each monument. So, are you ready to explore Bordeaux?

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15 min

   The Grosse Cloche is one of the oldest belfries in France, dating back to the 15th century. It was part of the old city hall and served as a gateway to the medieval city, playing a crucial role in Bordeaux's civic life.

2. 2

   Basilique Saint-Michel

   15 min

   The Basilique Saint-Michel is a Gothic basilica that dates back to the 14th.

3. 3

   Porte de Bourgogne

   15 min

   The Porte de Bourgogne, or Burgundy Gate, was constructed in the mid-18th century (around 1750) as part of the city's defensive structures. It symbolizes the city's historical development and its strategic importance as a gateway.

4. 4

   Porte Cailhau

   15 min

   Built in 1495, the Porte Cailhau was constructed to commemorate King Charles VIII’s victory at the Battle of Fornovo. It served as the main entrance to the city from the river and was a critical part of Bordeaux's defensive walls.

5. 5

   Cathedrale Saint-Andre Bordeaux

   15 min

   The Bordeaux Cathedral dates back to the 11th century, though most of the current structure was built between the 12th and 14th centuries.

6. 6

   Place de la Bourse

   15 min

   Constructed between 1730 and 1775, the Place de la Bourse was designed by the architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel during the reign of King Louis XV.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   15 min

   Designed by architect Victor Louis, the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux is an outstanding example of 18th-century neoclassical architecture. Completed in 1780, its grand façade features a colonnade of 12 Corinthian columns topped by statues of the nine Muses and three goddesses (Juno, Venus, and Minerva).

8. 8

   Stop 8

   15 min

   The Place des Quinconces is one of the largest city squares in Europe, covering approximately 12 hectares (30 acres).

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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