What makes it 92% Solo-Friendly: A solo traveller can photograph reflections, join the underground technical tour and sit peacefully by the pool without cost, so the site offers high value, easy access and flexible timing.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Allows time for photos, mist cycles, technical tour and evening light show without rushing.
Photography hotspot:
Frame the Place de la Bourse façades against the water’s perfect reflection.
Tip: Arrive just after sunrise or before sunset to avoid crowds and catch golden light.
Guided technical tour:
Descend into the pool’s underground reservoir and see pumps and mist injectors.
Tip: Book online early; tours run Fridays April–October and cost around €10.
Quiet reading or journaling:
Use the low granite edge or a bench to read or jot notes as mist drifts overhead.
Tip: Sit near the riverbank arcades for shade and a steady view of the water surface.
Evening illumination:
Watch the 18th-century façades and water mirror glow under night lighting.
Tip: Plan to stay after dusk; the best reflections happen in the 30 minutes after sunset.

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.
The water mirror operates April–October (10 a.m.–10 p.m.). Mist cycles every 15 minutes. For cooler visits, go early spring or late autumn; for full effect, include a summer evening.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Guided technical tour | EUR 10 |
| Coffee at nearby café | EUR 3.5 |
| One-way tram ticket | EUR 1.8 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 15.3 |
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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Address: Pl. de la Bourse, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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