Nestled in the heart of Bordeaux, the Jardin Public is a serene 11-hectare oasis that has charmed locals and visitors since its creation in 1746. Originally designed in the French formal style, it was later transformed into an English-style park in 1856, offering winding paths, lush lawns, and centuries-old trees. The garden is home to a tranquil pond where swans and ducks glide peacefully, alongside a children’s playground and the beloved Guignol Guérin puppet theatre. It also hosts the city’s Natural History Museum, adding cultural depth to its natural beauty. A true “green lung” of Bordeaux, the Jardin Public blends leisure, heritage, and science, making it a cherished retreat for families, joggers, and dreamers alike.
Bordeaux France
Jardin Public is a large historic park in central Bordeaux, set between Cours de Verdun and Rue de la Course in the elegant Chartrons / Saint-Seurin area, just a short walk northwest of Place des Quinconces and the Garonne riverfront. Framed by 18th–19th-century townhouses, it contains the city’s Natural History Museum and a small botanical garden, with cafés, antique shops and boutiques along nearby streets such as Rue Notre-Dame and easy access to the rest of the city centre by foot or tram from the “Jardin Public” stop.
Museum
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux
Museum
Musée des Arts Décoratifs et du Design
Museum
CAPC – Musée d’Art Contemporain de Bordeaux
Museum
Muséum de Bordeaux
Museum
Cité du Vin
Museum
Musée national des Douanes
Museum
Centre national Jean Moulin
Museum
Musée d’Ethnographie
Museum
Musée du Vin & Négoce
Museum
Musée Mer Marine
Museum
Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux
Theatre
Théâtre national de Bordeaux en Aquitaine
Theatre
Théâtre Trianon
Theatre
Théâtre Fémina
Theatre
Glob Théâtre
Theatre
Théâtre des Salinières
Theatre
Théâtre des Chartrons
Theatre
Théâtre des Beaux-Arts
Theatre
Carré d’artistes
Gallery
Galerie D.X
Gallery
Galerie Guyenne Art Gascogne
Gallery
Bakery Art Gallery
Gallery
Galerie JAF — 78 Cours Georges Clemenceau
Gallery
Château du Hâ
Historical Landmark
Palais Rohan
Town Hall
Tribunal Judiciaire
Landmark
Tour Pey‑Berland
Historical Landmark
Theater of the Pont Tournant
Theatre
Cap Sciences
Museum
Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas
Bridge
Monument aux Girondins
Monument
Place de la Bourse
Historical Landmark
Grosse Cloche
Monument
Place du Parlement
Square
Porte Cailhau
Historical Landmark
Jardin Botanique de Bordeaux
Botanical Garden
Palais du Capitole
Historical Landmark
Parc Bordelais
Park
Réserve écologique des barails
Park
Jardin Botanique du Jardin Public
Botanical Garden
Pont de Pierre
Bridge
FABRIQUE POLA
Gallery
Castle Thouars
Castle