Running along the Garonne River is one of the signature runs in Bordeaux. The best running is on the west side (the UNESCO-designated ‘left bank’), bordering the historic center and downtown, for 4 km between Pont Saint-Jean and Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas (Pont=Bridge). There’s a dedicated waterfront path, with views of the river the whole way. There are good opportunities to head off the path and run/explore some of scenic/historic spots of Bordeaux, including a jaunt along Place des Quinconces, the Parliament area, and the Jardin Public (Botanical Garden).
Mark Miller
On the eastern (right bank) side of the Garonne, the best running is ~1.5 km from Pont St. Pierre (scenic crossing!) to the Parc aux Angéliques. Route info.
From Pont Saint-Jean on the left bank, heading north, distances are:
0.8 km – Pont St. Pierre (lovely crossing to east side) 1.4 km – Mirroire d’Eau 2 km – Place des Quinconces 4 km – Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas
Mirroir d’Eau. Mark Miller
Running along the Garonne River is one of the signature runs in Bordeaux. The best running is on the west side (the UNESCO-designated ‘left bank’), bordering the historic center and downtown, for 4 km between Pont Saint-Jean and Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas (Pont=Bridge). There’s a dedicated waterfront path, with views of the river the whole way. There are good opportunities to head off the path and run/explore some of scenic/historic spots of Bordeaux, including a jaunt along Place des Quinconces, the Parliament area, and the Jardin Public (Botanical Garden).
Mark Miller
On the eastern (right bank) side of the Garonne, the best running is ~1.5 km from Pont St. Pierre (scenic crossing!) to the Parc aux Angéliques. Route info.
From Pont Saint-Jean on the left bank, heading north, distances are:
0.8 km – Pont St. Pierre (lovely crossing to east side) 1.4 km – Mirroire d’Eau 2 km – Place des Quinconces 4 km – Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas
Pleasant run on the eastern side of the Garonne, on the Quai des Queyries to Parc aux Angéliques. Nice waterside and park running. Fun to incorporate the Botanical Gardens. Can also add the western side of the river, using Pont de Pierre.
A 6.7 'runseeing' tour of some of Bordeaux's historic and cultural highlights! Includes the longest 'pedestrian mall' in Europe, City Hall, Cathédrale Saint-André de Bordeaux, numerous museums, public gardens, Girondins Monument.
Two good alternative 'runseeing' tours, put together by the Bordeaux office of Tourism. A staightforward Old Bordeaux tour, and a UNESCO Heritage Tour past some 16 key sites.
Our recommendations for some good areas and streets for running in central Bordeaux, mainly on the Left Bank. Wide, historic boulevards and fun neighborhoods to create your own run, or as good add-ons to our other Bordeaux routes.
This 7 km run explores three lovely parks centrally located on the left bank of the Garonne River in central Bordeaux: Jardin Public, Parc Bordelais, and the smaller Parc Rivière.
A nice exploration of the 'Right Bank' area of Bordeaux, the highlight being the paths of Cypressat Park and Palmer Park. Some hills, paths, stairs, and a nice section along the Garonne River as well.
A pleasant pastoral run in the Floriac area. Domaine de La Burthe Park has paths through woods and past playing fields, then use a pedestrian overpass to cross the N230 into Les Ormes and enjoy quiet roads past farms.
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