Bordeaux · Grand-Théâtre and Quinconces
Rue Sainte-Catherine
A pedestrian shopping street about 1,200 metres long, running from Place de la Comédie to Place de la Victoire.
- 1 h 30
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Grand-Théâtre and Quinconces
Data checked on November 3, 2026
The street has been entirely pedestrian since 1984 and is about 10 metres wide. The tourist office presents it as the longest pedestrian shopping street in Europe. The northern section has large national chains and the southern section is popular with students. Two street sales a year, in February and July, bring extra stalls. There are many cafés along the way.
What to look for
- The long pedestrian stretch
- Shops from the Grand-Théâtre end to Place de la Victoire
- Street sales in February and July
Opening hours
Always open.
Source: Bordeaux Tourisme (Office de Tourisme de Bordeaux Métropole), checked November 3, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free. Free to walk at any time. You pay only for what you buy.
Getting there
Tip
Walk it from the Grand-Théâtre end towards Place de la Victoire: the north part has the big chains and the south part is popular with students.