Saint-Catherine Street

Rue Sainte-Catherine, in Bordeaux

Rue Sainte-Catherine is the great commercial artery of Bordeaux, one of the longest pedestrian streets of Europe. The Bordeaux audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this lively way, heir of the ancient Roman axis, which crosses the heart of the town.

The great pedestrian and commercial street

Rue Sainte-Catherine is the commercial backbone of Bordeaux and one of the longest pedestrian streets of Europe, with more than a kilometre long. Entirely reserved for pedestrians, it links the Place de la Comédie, near the Grand Théâtre, to the Place de la Victoire, crossing the whole historic centre. Its straight course follows that of the ancient cardo, the main axis of Roman Bordeaux, testifying to the antiquity of this axis of circulation. Lined with an uninterrupted succession of shops, big brands, stores and cafés, it is always lively with a crowd of passers-by and customers. It is the heart of Bordeaux trade and shopping, a must-see place of promenade and life. Rue Sainte-Catherine beats to the rhythm of the town, from morning to evening.

What to see

Here you wander along one of the longest pedestrian streets of Europe, more than a kilometre linking the Place de la Comédie to the Place de la Victoire, on the course of the ancient Roman axis, lined with an uninterrupted succession of shops, big brands and cafés, always lively. Rue Sainte-Catherine is the heart of the trade of Bordeaux. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Rue Sainte-Catherine crosses the centre of Bordeaux, from the Place de la Comédie to the Place de la Victoire, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public pedestrian street freely accessible; the shops and cafés have their own hours. It is particularly lively during the day.

What is particular about Rue Sainte-Catherine in Bordeaux?

It is one of the longest pedestrian streets of Europe, with more than a kilometre, which follows the course of the ancient Roman axis of Bordeaux; lined with shops, it is the heart of the trade and shopping of the town.

Where is Rue Sainte-Catherine?

In the heart of Bordeaux, from the Place de la Comédie to the Place de la Victoire, in France.