What makes it 68% Baby-Friendly: Parents with a pram find no on-site changing table or stroller-friendly tour access; staying on dry edges is doable and toilets with baby stations sit 5-10 min away, so convenience is moderate.
Why 1–2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Long enough for mist cycles, photos and a short break without over-tiring the baby.
Feel the mist bursts:
Every 15 minutes the pool drains and a gentle fog rises.
Tip: Stand on the dry granite edge with your baby in a front pack to let them feel the spray safely.
Watch evening reflections:
After sunset the façades and water light up for 30 minutes.
Tip: Choose a bench under the Place de la Bourse arcades for shade and a quiet feeding spot.
Rent baby gear locally:
Get a stroller, travel cot or car seat delivered.
Tip: Book Babonbo two days before to ensure delivery; expect about €20 per day.

Rae Zyon
A striking contemporary landmark. This massive granite installation functions as the world's largest reflecting pool, creating beautiful visual symmetry with the surrounding architecture. It is worth noting that the water feature is deactivated during the winter months, which leaves the area as an open paved square rather than a functioning pool. The site remains a central part of the city's UNESC...
John Trinkl
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the simple yet beautiful Miroir d'Eau. It is genius to create something that reflects the old and the new of a city! It is a wonderful feeling to remove one’s shoes and splash and slide your way across its surface! So many reviewers comment on how nice it is for children. I say it is just as nice for children of all ages…I’m 70 years old and a kid at heart…and I h...
quỳnh hân nguyễn
Such a great idea, simple that created a beautiful landscape. Reflecting the surrouding, the sky, the activities of people. Big playground for everyone especially kids 🥳
Gergana
The Miroir d'eau is just a playground with sprinkles. It is right next to the promenade at the river and across the street from the Place de la Bourse, not in front it, as appearing in the touristic brochures. The thin layer of water creates a reflective surface for the sky or Place de la Bourse buildings across the street. Popular water playground with children and to sit around to cool down in t...
Stuart Turner
An interesting location and use of water in a public space. Unfortunately the day we were in Bordeaux it was windy. The evening was calmer and allowed for some good reflections.
Pool runs April–October, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. In summer, visit early or late to avoid heat and crowds.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Stroller rental (Babonbo) | EUR 20 |
| Coffee at La Douce Parenthèse | EUR 5 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 25 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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