Promenade Sainte Catherine
Promenade Sainte Catherine
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Tucson20,581 contributions
Jul 2022
The walk through the narrow pedestrian lanes eventually opened up into a square where there is a delightful little cable car stand selling gelato, water, hot dogs, and other snack foods. Super gelato!
The square had plenty of room to walk around and had interesting architectural elements here and there. We particularly liked the individual scene painted around someone's wooden shutters: there was a gnome with a battle ax, squirrels carrying acorns on their heads, unicorns, red 7 white beads, and an imaginative painted background.
More traditional statues and features also made this plaza special for us.
The square had plenty of room to walk around and had interesting architectural elements here and there. We particularly liked the individual scene painted around someone's wooden shutters: there was a gnome with a battle ax, squirrels carrying acorns on their heads, unicorns, red 7 white beads, and an imaginative painted background.
More traditional statues and features also made this plaza special for us.
Written 12 January 2023
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Jenny
Frankfurt, Germany106 contributions
Jun 2021
The Promenade Sainte Catherine is a long, pedestrianized shopping street with all the expected high-street brands. It's in a central location, so it's easy to get here via public transport. If you're looking for a good shopping experience, this place will be a great choice.
Written 2 August 2021
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lowryepp
Epping, UK917 contributions
May 2023
IF, if you like shopping, in Bordeaux - this is the place. Allegedly Europe's longest pedestrianised shopping street. All the usual shops are here plus lots of local, or small or quirky shops and cafes etc. If you want top end stuff go a bit firther north to Grandes Hommes. Lots of entertainment, street music etc.
Written 28 May 2023
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John R
Dublin, Ireland91 contributions
Rue St. Catherine is part of the pedestrianised zone of the old town of Bordeaux. The most striking feature of the street is it's length it goes on forever. Starting at roughly the Grand Threatre all the way to Place de la Victorie it stretches out in front of you and gently dips away. The threatre end is the upscale end with the usual French department stores such as Galleries Lafayette etc. but at the lower end it becomes less attractive and more studenty with many kebab shops etc. The University of Bordeaux medicine dept is situated on the Place de la Victorie. Wander off the street in either direction and you find a cafe or brasserie. In the wet however the polished surface of the paving makes it quite slippery so beware - the French must not be as litigious as the Irish. However, the Best shopping in Bordeaux is probably on Cours L'Intendance (at the Grand Theatre end) where you'll find Louis Vuitton etc.
Written 10 February 2006
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TravelQueenie365
Singapore, Singapore667 contributions
Dec 2011 • Couples
We were surprised that Bordeaux is a fairly small city but their shopping is world-class. Rue St Catherine is a crazily long stretch of road with shops on both side, it could take you whole day to finish your shopping on that street. I would definitely recommend anyone to visit this place if they want to get some shopping done!
Written 2 January 2012
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A-food-enthusiast
London, UK29 contributions
Nov 2011 • Solo
I lived in Bordeaux centre for approximately 2 years and most of walked up and down this street over 100 times and never got bored of it, even though it is the longest shopping street in Europe and takes you from one landmark to another when you get to the end it doesnt feel like you've walked much at all.
You can get all kind of weird and wonderful shops aswell,I am not the biggest shopping fan myself but if you are this is to visit.
You can get all kind of weird and wonderful shops aswell,I am not the biggest shopping fan myself but if you are this is to visit.
Written 21 September 2012
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saronic
Zurich, Switzerland28,747 contributions
Mar 2022
One end of the famous Rue Sainte-Cathérine is at the Place de la Comédie, where we were accomodated, so it was natural that we regularly went into this street during our stay. We also walked all its length of more than one kilometre down to the Place de la Victoire with the Porte de l'Aquitaine. Since 1984 the street has been fully pedestrianised, which makes walking quite pleasant, when it isn't too crowded, which is usually the case late afternoon and on Saturdays.
It says that there are over 230 shops in this street. The big international brands are found mainly at the Place de la Comédie end, where there are also the entrance to the Galerie Bordelaise (see my separate review for it) and opposite it in a grand neo-baroque building the 'Galeries Lafayette'. The lesser known, smaller shops are encountered more towards the Place de la Victoire, catering to students.
In 2015 a two-storey open air commercial centre opened, the 'Promenade de Sainte-Cathérine', also in the northern stretch, which belongs to the Saint-Pierre quarter. The Rue Sainte-Cathérine, once the Roman 'cardo' goes in a direct north-south direction, while the Rue Saint-Rémy, the Roman 'decumanus' crosses it at right angles. This street is now known for its restaurants.
Besides shopping (I found good shoes here for myself), one can also admire the traditional architecture of the usually four-storey high houses. For a break there are a few cafés and eating places, sometimes with limited outdoor seating. The street got its name for an 11th century chapel, dedicated to Sainte-Cathérine, which was torn down in the early 19th century.
It says that there are over 230 shops in this street. The big international brands are found mainly at the Place de la Comédie end, where there are also the entrance to the Galerie Bordelaise (see my separate review for it) and opposite it in a grand neo-baroque building the 'Galeries Lafayette'. The lesser known, smaller shops are encountered more towards the Place de la Victoire, catering to students.
In 2015 a two-storey open air commercial centre opened, the 'Promenade de Sainte-Cathérine', also in the northern stretch, which belongs to the Saint-Pierre quarter. The Rue Sainte-Cathérine, once the Roman 'cardo' goes in a direct north-south direction, while the Rue Saint-Rémy, the Roman 'decumanus' crosses it at right angles. This street is now known for its restaurants.
Besides shopping (I found good shoes here for myself), one can also admire the traditional architecture of the usually four-storey high houses. For a break there are a few cafés and eating places, sometimes with limited outdoor seating. The street got its name for an 11th century chapel, dedicated to Sainte-Cathérine, which was torn down in the early 19th century.
Written 14 February 2023
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Babyyogini13.hittheroad
Nantes, France191 contributions
Jan 2019 • Friends
You can find a lot of different shops on the street. There is a lot of choice of Well known brands.
It is on the historic downtown so you can visit the town or going for a drink after.
It is on the historic downtown so you can visit the town or going for a drink after.
Written 4 January 2019
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Lynne M
Saipan, Mariana Islands152 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
We were very lucky to arrive during the summer sales which begin around July 2nd. The quality of merchandise is high, with major European stores well represented, but with many one of a kind stores as well. The street is for pedestrians only and is wide enough to wander along without feeling crowded. There is a wonderful ambiance in Bordeaux that feels cosmopolitan and local at the same time. It does not feel overrun by tourists.
Written 4 July 2018
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Rose N
Montana Rose1,003 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
This is not your average shopping street. We walked the whole length. The most expensive shops are near the city center - mostly the same brands you see everywhere. As you make your way to the end, the shops get less expensive, some cheap, some sketchy, some very interesting. There are also a few places to eat. Shopping and restaurants shoot out in all directions, including a couple malls. Interesting place to walk, always lots of people. The street was very pretty during Christmas season with lots of lights and decorations. Depending on your interest, someone could spend 10 minutes here or a whole day.
Written 14 March 2017
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