The Musée d’Aquitaine in Bordeaux is one of France’s leading museums of history and culture, offering a journey through more than 400,000 years of human heritage. Located in the historic Hôtel de Lisleferme on Cours Pasteur, it presents an extraordinary collection that traces the story of Bordeaux and the wider Aquitaine region from prehistory to the present day. Visitors encounter archaeological treasures, medieval artifacts, and exhibits on the city’s maritime past, including its role in global trade and the history of slavery. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions and educational programs, making it a vibrant center for discovery. Recently renovated to improve accessibility and sustainability, the Musée d’Aquitaine combines tradition with modernity, ensuring its legacy continues to inspire future generations.
Bordeaux France
Musée d’Aquitaine is located at 20 Cours Pasteur in the historic centre of Bordeaux, a short walk south of Place Pey-Berland and Bordeaux’s Saint-André Cathedral. Nearby you will find major city landmarks such as the Hôtel de Ville, the Pey-Berland Tower, and busy shopping streets including Rue Sainte-Catherine, as well as tram line B with a stop named “Musée d’Aquitaine” almost at the door, plus cafés, bars and other cultural venues like Centre Jean Moulin and smaller museums in the surrounding streets.
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Musée des Arts Décoratifs et du Design
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CAPC – Musée d’Art Contemporain de Bordeaux
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Muséum de Bordeaux
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Cité du Vin
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Musée national des Douanes
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Centre national Jean Moulin
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Musée d’Ethnographie
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Musée du Vin & Négoce
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Musée Mer Marine
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Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux
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Théâtre national de Bordeaux en Aquitaine
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Théâtre Trianon
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Théâtre Fémina
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Glob Théâtre
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Théâtre des Salinières
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Théâtre des Chartrons
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Théâtre des Beaux-Arts
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Carré d’artistes
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Galerie D.X
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Galerie Guyenne Art Gascogne
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Bakery Art Gallery
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Galerie JAF — 78 Cours Georges Clemenceau
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Château du Hâ
Historical Landmark
Palais Rohan
Town Hall
Tribunal Judiciaire
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Tour Pey‑Berland
Historical Landmark
Theater of the Pont Tournant
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Cap Sciences
Museum
Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas
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Monument aux Girondins
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Place de la Bourse
Historical Landmark
Grosse Cloche
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Place du Parlement
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Porte Cailhau
Historical Landmark
Jardin public
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Jardin Botanique de Bordeaux
Botanical Garden
Palais du Capitole
Historical Landmark
Parc Bordelais
Park
Réserve écologique des barails
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Jardin Botanique du Jardin Public
Botanical Garden
Pont de Pierre
Bridge
FABRIQUE POLA
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Castle Thouars
Castle