Palais Rohan (Bordeaux)

The Palais Rohan (Bordeaux)

The Palais Rohan is home to the city hall and art museum of Bordeaux, France, located in the Place Pey-Berland. It took 13 years to build and was completed in 1784. In the past, it served as the Archbishop’s Palace; parts of it date back to the medieval period, but it has undergone numerous renovations over different eras. Its current appearance is the result of renovations carried out in 1771 by Archbishop Rohan, after whom it is named. However, it was completely destroyed during World War II and later rebuilt.

The reconstructed Palais Rohan largely restores its original overall layout, with only minor differences in detail. On both sides of the courtyard, lower buildings connect to the main structure to form a colonnade, while the rear section is extended by two low balustraded pavilions, and the protruding windows are adorned with floral wreaths. Despite many innovations, many of the palace’s original grand staircases have been well preserved and serve as first-floor spaces. The interior decoration mainly features two styles: one Pompeian, and the other an old, uniquely Bordelais decorative style, all exquisitely detailed. Aside from the building itself being worth a visit, the art museum within also attracts more tourists.

Palais Rohan, Bordeaux

Must-visit reason: One of the oldest palace buildings in Bordeaux

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: France[France]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Aquitaine Region [Aquitaine Region]

City where the attraction is located: Bordeaux [Bordeaux]