Bordeaux Neighborhood Guide: 6 Areas Perfect for Family Living

1. Caudéran: The “Parc Bordelais” at Your Doorstep 🌳

• Why we love it: Renovated échoppes
  (typical stone townhouses), charming 1950s villas, and playgrounds in Parc Monséjour for kids aged 3 to 14.
• Daily life perks: Supermarkets and nurseries on Rue Pasteur; Judaïque swimming pool just a 10-minute bike ride away.
• Ideal for: Families seeking a garden 🌿 + access to top private or bilingual schools—all without leaving “Bordeaux city proper.”

Top local spots:
• La Cabane du Parc Bordelais – Crêpes & waffles 🥞 with a terrace facing the lake.
• Café Fontaine d’Arlac – Play area, creative workshops, kids’ menu, only 3 tram stops away.

2. Saint-Augustin: The Feel of a Small Village

• Quiet lanes, charming 1930s houses with small gardens, and an organic Saturday market.
• Reach the city center in just 12 minutes via tram line A; direct access to the university hospital (CHU) and the ring road—perfect for commuters.
• More affordable property prices: around €4,600 per m².

Top local spots:
• Pizzeria Dieci, 10 Rue Maréchal-Joffre – Neapolitan pizzas, high chairs available.
• Au Family, 12 Rue du Grand-Maurian – Casual grill/brasserie with kids’ menus 👶.

3. Nansouty – Saint-Genès: Central and School-Friendly

• The recently revamped Place Nansouty features a fountain and sunny café terraces.
• The area offers a wide range of schools 🎓 (both public and private: Cazemajor, André-Meunier, and Montessori options).
• Charming stone houses and character-filled apartments attract families looking for a walkable lifestyle

Top local spots:
• Casa Sudette, 263 Cours de la Somme – spacious terrace, coloring pages & board games 🎲.
• Le Café de l’Horloge, 1 Boulevard Franklin-Roosevelt – cozy bistro, stroller-friendly space.

4. Les Chartrons: Boho Chic Meets Family Living

• Pedestrian riverfront for Sunday rollerblading & a full skatepark 🛹
• Alternative schools (like Petite École Bilingue) and a rich community life (US Chartrons offers 30+ activities).
• Mostly apartments, but you’ll also find lofts and classic échoppes.

Top local spots:
• Kfé des Familles, 46 Rue de New York – kids’ play area, parent-child workshops.
• Les Potins de Coline, 93 Rue Notre-Dame – crêperie with large kids’ playroom and baking classes.

5. La Bastide: The Eco-Friendly Family Lab

• Green riverside living with Parc aux Angéliques and scenic picnic spots overlooking Bordeaux’s historic waterfront.
• Two public school groups (including one recently built) and a new nursery underway—perfect for young families.
• Apartments, houses, and lofts: lots of options to settle in.

Top local spots:
• Magasin Général, 87 Quai des Queyries – organic canteen, kids’ tent & foosball table.
• Les Chantiers de la Garonne, 21 Quai des Queyries – open-air riverside bar with sand underfoot & pétanque court.

6.Le Bouscat: Garden + Tram Without Leaving Town🌳🚋

• Bordering Bordeaux, just 4 km from Place des Quinconces, with Tram D running every 8 minutes.
• Bougnard and Four Seasons parks, plus a redesigned town center with pedestrian-priority zones.
• Charming mix of 1900–1930 homes, échoppes, and apartments

Top local spots:
• Maison Pavlov, 199 Avenue de la Libération – 5★ hotel-restaurant with kids’ menu & babysitting service.
• Nennella Mia, 279 bis Avenue d’Eysines – authentic Neapolitan pizza 🍕, stroller access & homemade tiramisu.

Our Tips Before You Decide 🤔

Test the school-to-work commute: Try it during rush hour. (Cargo bike + tram = winning combo!)

Check the school zone: Catchment maps shift slightly each year. Elementary school zones are released by city hall at the end of March → bordeaux.fr

Visit in the evening: Noise from terraces, parking availability, lighting… all details you might miss at midday.

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Want to know more?

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• Comfortable budget + house with a garden ➜ Caudéran or Le Bouscat
• Village feel near the hospital (CHU)? ➜ Saint-Augustin
• Lively atmosphere, well-rated schools, and close to the train station? ➜ Nansouty – Saint-Genès
• Trendy and friendly with pedestrian quays? ➜ Chartrons
• Softer prices and large parks? ➜ La Bastide