Rohan palace

The Palais Rohan, in Bordeaux

The Palais Rohan is an elegant eighteenth-century palace, a former archbishopric become the town hall of Bordeaux. The Bordeaux audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this classical building, near the cathedral, a witness of the grandeur of the town.

The former archbishopric become the town hall

The Palais Rohan is one of the finest eighteenth-century buildings of Bordeaux. It was built as an archiepiscopal palace, the residence of the archbishops of the town, one of whom, from the powerful family of Rohan, gave it its name. Built in an elegant classical style, at the time of the great transformation of Bordeaux, the palace presents a harmonious façade and a fine courtyard of honour, as well as richly decorated apartments. After the Revolution, the building changed function and today shelters the town hall of Bordeaux, the seat of the municipality. Located right next to Saint-André Cathedral and the Pey-Berland Tower, it completes the monumental ensemble of the historic heart. A witness of the splendour of the Bordeaux golden age, the Palais Rohan is a jewel of the heritage of the town.

What to see

You admire the elegant classical eighteenth-century palace, a former archbishopric with a harmonious façade, a fine courtyard of honour and richly decorated apartments, become the town hall of Bordeaux, right next to Saint-André Cathedral and the Pey-Berland Tower. The Palais Rohan is a jewel of the heritage of Bordeaux. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Palais Rohan lies in the heart of Bordeaux, near Saint-André Cathedral, reachable on foot. You admire its exterior and the courtyard; it is today the town hall, whose access follows its own conditions and hours. It is best to check them before coming.

What is the Palais Rohan in Bordeaux?

An elegant eighteenth-century palace, built as an archiepiscopal palace and named after an archbishop of the family of Rohan; it today shelters the town hall of Bordeaux, near Saint-André Cathedral.

Where is the Palais Rohan of Bordeaux?

In the heart of Bordeaux, near Saint-André Cathedral, in France.