Staying in La Bastide, Bordeaux
Place Stalingrad is the key reference point for a stay in La Bastide. Addresses close to it make the Pont de Pierre walk straightforward, while those further along Avenue Thiers depend more on the distance to a tram stop. Compare the route to your front door carefully: being on the right bank does not automatically mean being beside the river or close to the bridge.
At a glance
- Best for
- Value, quiet evenings
- At night
- Quiet
- Getting around
- Tram at Stalingrad; on foot via the bridge
- Price level
- €€
The right bank, across the Pont de Pierre: cheaper rooms, the Botanical Garden and the best view of the quays, and a tram ride from the old center.
Good for
- Lower prices than the center, with a short tram ride in
- A walk along the river with a view of the quays
- The Botanical Garden and a calm evening
Think twice if
- You want to walk back from the old town's restaurants: it is across the river
- You want atmosphere in the street outside
How La Bastide (the right bank) compares with the rest of Bordeaux
What is near La Bastide (the right bank)
Pont de Pierre
From Place Stalingrad, reach the bridge in about two minutes, then allow roughly ten minutes to walk across.
Botanical Garden
Allow about ten to fifteen minutes on foot from Place Stalingrad. Check official hours for any indoor spaces you want to visit.
Parc aux Angéliques
Reach the riverside park in about five minutes from Place Stalingrad, then follow its paths north along the Garonne.
Porte Cailhau
Allow roughly twenty minutes from Place Stalingrad, crossing the Pont de Pierre and continuing north on the left bank.
Eating in La Bastide (the right bank)
Look around Place Stalingrad and the nearby stretch of Avenue Thiers for a meal close to your accommodation. If you choose dinner across the river, include the return journey in your plans. A bakery breakfast can be convenient before walking along the right bank, while a sit-down lunch needs more time.
Getting around from La Bastide (the right bank)
Stalingrad stop on tram line A is the main reference near the bridge. The line continues along Avenue Thiers, so the nearest stop depends on your address. Walking across the Pont de Pierre works well for visits to the southern old center. Check current services before relying on a late tram home.
Hotels in La Bastide (the right bank)
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Staying in La Bastide, Bordeaux
How long does it take to walk into the old center?
From Place Stalingrad, allow roughly twenty minutes to Porte Cailhau and a little longer to Place de la Bourse. Accommodation further east adds to that walking time.
Which side of La Bastide is closest to the river?
The streets west of Avenue Thiers lead toward the river, but distances vary. Check the walking route to Parc aux Angéliques rather than relying on a neighborhood label.
Can I visit the Botanical Garden on foot?
Yes. From Place Stalingrad it is about ten to fifteen minutes away. Check official opening information if your plans include indoor displays as well as the outdoor grounds.