Tourism in Bordeaux

2020-08-09

Rue Achard in Bordeaux

Light on rue Achard in Bordeaux, one of the mythical axes of the Bacalan district

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Where is rue Achard in Bordeaux?

In the heart of Bordeaux, in the downtown-north sector, rue Achard runs along the Garonne on the left bank. It is located in the extension of the Bacalan quay on the axis that connects the Cité du Vin to the Brandenburg park. 500 meters from the submarine base and the Mer Marine Bordeaux art museum, rue Achard is one of the most popular axes of the Bacalan district. On the other side, the large park of the Hermitage Sainte-Catherine faces it, accessible in a few minutes by the Aquitaine bridge to the north or the Jacques-Chaban-Delmas bridge to the south.

At the origins of rue Achard

Rue Achard is one of the main axes of the legendary Bacalan district, known in particular for hosting the Bordeaux marina. The area became urbanized in the 18th century on swampy land. Around the residential heart of the district, activities linked to the Port de la Lune and shipyards have developed. Rue Achard has long been bordered by a wide variety of factories, from earthenware to oil mills and sugar refineries. The last one closed at the end of the 20th century, in the 1980s. The district has since experienced a great revival with the end of its maritime and industrial vocation: the redevelopment of the floating basins, the reconversion of the submarine base into place of exhibition, the enhancement of the former Vivres de la Marine and the arrival of the tram have contributed to making it a popular sector. Rue Achard, which begins a few meters from the Cité des Vins and runs along the green banks of the Garonne towards Boulevard Brandenburg, symbolizes this renewal.

Shops and services

Rue Achard is served along its entire length by Tram B, which links Pessac to the northern banks of the Garonne via the Place des Quinconces. Central and historic in the Bacalan district, it houses the Bordeaux Maritime district town hall. For fresh produce shopping, the Bacalan halls are located at the very beginning of rue Achard, behind the Cité du Vin. Several bars and restaurants punctuate the street: cellar, pizzerias, or artisanal pastry. Various services and shops are also located on this well-served axis, such as a chartered accountant and a law firm, pharmacies, banks, a physiotherapist firm, an electrician, a laundromat, hairdressing salons. , or a storage room. Local shops are also present, in particular a butcher's shop near n ° 219 and a bookstore at n ° 176. The Les Vivres de l'Art gallery, located in the former Vivres de la Marine buildings at the beginning of the street, is a must-see in Bordeaux's cultural heritage.

Real estate prices rue Achard

All types of property combined, the average price of real estate in rue Achard is 4,250 euros per m2. For a house for sale in rue Achard, count from 3,300 to nearly 4,800 euros per m2 depending on the services, condition and presence of exteriors. The highly sought-after apartments sell for between 3,700 euros (low price) per m2 and nearly 5,000 euros per m2 (high price). The average for an apartment for sale rue Achard in the Bacalan district, near the Cité du vin, the banks of the Garonne and the Lake, is 4,350 euros per m2. Are you planning to invest in real estate in Bordeaux? Do not hesitate to contact the advisers of the Barnes Bordeaux real estate agency to discover exclusive properties available for sale or for rent!