Musee des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux

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“Set in two galleries in the gardens of the splendid Baroque Palais Rohan.”

– Concierge

Fodor's Fodor's
"Bordeaux was one of 15 French cities chosen by Napoléon to showcase his war-acquired works (most notably from Italy) along with bits of existing royal art, so this museum has a fetching collection." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
" The museum was established in 1801; highlights include 17th-century Flemish, Dutch and Italian paintings." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A vast collection that includes two wings full of paintings from 17th-century masters, another wing with 19th-century French painters, as well as 20th-century luminaries." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This museum is in the north gallery of the town hall's garden and houses fine 15C-20C artworks." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Occupying two wings section of an 1881 edifice, the Musée de Beaux-Art de Bordeaux houses one of the most significant collections of European paintings and sculptures outside of Paris." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"If you are to visit two museums, head slightly further from the St Pierre district to the Musée des Beaux Arts." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The city's fine arts museum boasts around 8 000 exhibits providing an interesting overview of Western art from the 15C-20C." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This fine arts museum has an impressive collection of works from the 16th to the 20th centuries...the collection eventually spills into the early 20th century, with works by Picasso, Braque" Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Boasting a large collection of paintings, sculptures, and more from famed European artists and local painters, with works spanning the 15th to the 20th century."