Musee d'Aquitaine
5 expert reviews
“Other exhibits of interest include treasure from Tayrac, the Bituriges Vivisques altar, 4 000 Roman coins from the Garonne and the Flamboyant Gothic rose window from the Grands Carmes convent.”
– Michelin Guide
"Two blocks south of the Cathédrale St-André, this excellent museum takes you on a trip through Bordeaux's history, with emphasis on Roman, medieval, Renaissance, colonial, and 20th-century daily life." Full review
"Gallo-Roman statues and relics dating back 25,000 years are among the highlights at the impressive Musée d’Aquitaine. Ask to borrow an English language catalogue." Full review
" Sections on the Romans and, much later, Atlantic commerce and the slave trade, are particularly rewarding." Full review
"This museum offers a fascinating look at the growth of Bordeaux from its Gallo-Roman beginnings right up to the outbreak of World War II...the real draw here is the unflinching permanent exhibition" Full review