Paris Haussmannian & Streets

The elegance of heritage,from cobbled streets to grand boulevards

Bordeaux, with its elegant architecture and wide streets, bears striking similarities to the famous Haussmannian Paris. Bordeaux buildings with ornate facades, wrought iron balconies and slate roofs are reminiscent of the buildings of the capital. The tree-lined streets, spacious sidewalks and picturesque squares are reminiscent of the iconic Parisian boulevards created under Napoleon III and Prefect Haussmann in the XNUMXth century. Bordeaux also shares the heritage of Haussmannian town planning, with its wide rectilinear avenues which converge towards majestic squares. The quays of the Garonne, with their classic facades, offer a river perspective evoking the banks of the Seine in Paris. This architectural resemblance to Paris allows productions to easily recreate the Parisian atmosphere in Bordeaux.

Bordeaux interiors demonstrate the characteristic aesthetic of 19th-century Parisian apartments: Bordeaux buildings, like those in Paris, have spacious interiors: high ceilings, detailed moldings, solid wood floors, ornate fireplaces recalling the opulence of the style Haussmannian…

The stairwells are true Haussmann architectural gems, adorned with decorative elements such as wrought iron banisters, finely crafted wooden balustrades, decorative moldings and marble floors.

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Baron Haussmann undertook important work in Bordeaux, notably the clearing of Place Pey-Berland, the construction of Rue Vital-Carles and the Cours Alsace-Lorraine. The Haussmannian influence was then felt throughout the capital of Aquitaine, notably through the creation of boulevards.

Between the end of the 1914th century and XNUMX, Bordeaux was imbued with the Haussmann style, which marked its residential buildings, streets, boulevards and avenues. Subsequently, this style extended to public buildings, such as the town hall, Gambetta, and especially the Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux, possessing a harmonious splendor evoking Versailles.

The city of Bordeaux is distinguished by a multitude of buildings with renowned architecture. Thanks to its low-rise structures, the city center of Bordeaux benefits from beautiful natural light, with the sun's rays easily penetrating the streets.

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“My crime” by François Ozon and “Our Brothers” by Rachid Bouchareb, two films shot in Bordeaux, offer a captivating reconstruction of Parisian life at different times, from the 30s to the 80s, bringing the splendor of the French capital to life in Bordeaux.

Rachid Bouchareb, the director of “Our Brothers”, recreated the Parisian atmosphere of the 80s in Bordeaux in just 33 days of filming. Emblematic places such as the Cité du Grand Parc Gironde, the Cité de Saige Gironde, the Victoire Campus – Faculty of Psychology, the University of Bordeaux, Rue du Hat, Rue du Poquelin Molière, as well as the medical institute legal have been carefully used to bring this era to life.

Our Brothers
3B Productions – France 2 Cinema – The Pact

As for “Mon Crime” by François Ozon, the director recreated Paris in the 30s in just 2 days of filming. Iconic locations such as the Hôtel Fruges and Rue de la Cour des Aides were chosen to bring this historical period to life.