Rue du Loup in Bordeaux: History, Dining and Property

Where is the Rue du Loup?

In the centre of Bordeaux, on the left bank, the Rue du Loup runs parallel to the Cours d'Alsace-Lorraine. It begins as a continuation of the Rue du Cerf-Volant, less than 200 metres from the Place du Palais and the Porte Cailhau, and stretches westward for 350 metres. It ends at the Place Pey-Berland, where the Tour Pey-Berland, the Cathedrale Saint-Andre and the city hall stand together. The Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux's main shopping street, crosses it roughly halfway along.

The origins of the Rue du Loup

The street's name, which translates literally as "Wolf Street", is thought to derive from the shop sign of a medieval pelletier, a craftsman who worked hides for leather and fur. Its position, running parallel to the Cours d'Alsace-Lorraine and ending at the cathedral square, once earned it the alternative name Rue Saint-Andre. The built heritage along the street reflects several centuries of construction. The most notable building is the Hotel de Ragueneau, distinguished by its classical facade and interior courtyard, which housed the city's municipal archives until 2011. Its architecture dates from the seventeenth century.

Shops and local life

The Rue du Loup crosses the pedestrianised Rue Sainte-Catherine and sits in the historic heart of the city. It is a lively street with a number of well-regarded addresses, including Le Loup restaurant with its handsome 1932 shopfront, the inventive all-homemade burgers at Funky Burgers, the traditional French cooking at L'Originel, the tapas bar Claro que Si, and the authentic pub Dick Turpin's. Independent fashion and accessories shops line the street as well, from costume jewellers and vintage clothing stores to specialist second-hand boutiques. The open-air Promenade Sainte-Catherine shopping centre is 250 metres to the north, and the Meriadeck complex is under ten minutes on foot to the west.

Property on the Rue du Loup

The Rue du Loup is a sought-after address where apartment prices can reach over 6,300 euros per square metre and houses up to 5,500 euros. The average apartment price is around 5,450 euros per square metre, while for houses the figure drops to approximately 4,800 euros. At the lower end, depending on condition, floor level and orientation, apartments start at around 4,600 euros per square metre and houses at roughly 4,100 euros.

The Rue du Loup runs through one of Bordeaux's most central and historic quarters, where period apartments and characterful stone townhouses are regularly available. A full selection of properties is available among the apartments and houses for sale in Bordeaux.

The consultants at BARNES Bordeaux have detailed knowledge of every street in the city centre and can advise on the best opportunities in this area, from the initial property valuation to the final signature. The team is available via the contact page.

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