Palais Rohan
Palais Rohan (Hôtel de Ville)
An 18th-century archbishop's palace, now Bordeaux's City Hall, facing the Cathedral and Pey-Berland Tower across the street.
Built in the late 18th century for Archbishop Rohan of Bordeaux, this neoclassical palace became City Hall after the French Revolution. Its forecourt faces the Cathedral and Pey-Berland Tower, and the wings on either side of the garden behind the palace house the Musée des Beaux-Arts. The interior, with its grand staircase, banquet hall, and wedding hall, is richly decorated. It is usually open only on guided tours or during European Heritage Days, but the exterior and forecourt can be seen at any time. Combine it with the Cathedral, Pey-Berland Tower, and the museum for a half-day walking tour.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; interior visits per guided tour schedule
Nearby sights
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux
- Bordeaux Cathedral & Pey-Berland Tower
- Musée d'Aquitaine
- Rue Sainte-Catherine
- Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux
- Bordeaux Old Town (Saint-Pierre)
- Grosse Cloche
- Basilica of Saint-Seurin