Bordeaux Museum of Fine Arts
About This Museum
You'd never guess this incredible art collection is tucked away right in the middle of a public park. I wandered in and felt like I'd stepped into a Parisian salon, just with way more Perugino and Rubens on the walls. The galleries unfold chronologically, taking you on a quiet journey from the solemn saints of the Renaissance all the way to the dreamy colors of the Impressionists. It's surprisingly intimate for a city museum, letting you get up close to works that feel like they should be in the Louvre.
Collection Highlights
Look for Perugino's serene 'Saint Jerome in the Wilderness,' a massive and dramatic Rubens, and a whole room dedicated to Bordeaux's own Albert Marquet, whose paintings of the port are just beautiful. Don't miss the 17th-century Dutch still-lifes either—the detail is so real you'll swear you can smell the fruit.
Visitor Information
It's split between two elegant wings flanking the City Hall garden, so it's a perfect cultural pitstop. Best part? Entry to the permanent collection is completely free, which feels like discovering a fantastic secret.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a classic example of 19th-century French elegance, all pale stone and grand symmetrical wings that give it a stately, palatial feel.
Contact & Location
Address: Musée des Beaux-Arts (aile sud), 20, Cours d'Albret, Bordeaux, Port de la Lune, Bordeaux Centre, Bordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France métropolitaine, 33000, France
Phone: +33 5 56 10 20 56
Website: Visit Website
