Bordeaux again

Recently I featured a nice square in Bordeaux as one of the nicest in the town. This square could be one of the more interesting. Set next to a church virtually as you enter town and in the middle of what has become an area heavily populated by people of the Muslim faith, it is a trash and treasure market that is held every day.

The square is surrounded by restaurants and take away food eateries that feature middle eastern foods and the conversation in the square is as often as not filled with the sound of Arabic with various dialects in evidence. You are likely to hear the occasional French spoken, but I suspect that you would be more comfortable if you can speak Arabic.

Wonderful atmosphere and occasionally a real bargain!

When you enter Bordeaux from the highway from St Emillion and some of the other wineries you will find yourself in a street named after Victor Hugo. This square is just past the first block on your left and if you continue down Victor Hugo you will note a large under cover parking area on the right hand side which is situated just over the fresh meat and vegetable market with a long pedestrians only street immediately outside the car park.

All in all an ideal place to start your exploration of Bordeaux where everything is either within walking distance or within easy reach by the tram system