Rue Huguerie in Bordeaux: History, Shops and Property

Where is the Rue Huguerie?

The Rue Huguerie runs through the heart of Bordeaux's left bank, connecting the Place Tourny to the Place des Grands-Hommes and the covered Galerie des Grands-Hommes. Roughly 400 metres long, it sits between the Palais Gallien neighbourhood, the Quinconces area and the northern edge of the Triangle d'Or, with the Jardin Public a short walk to the north. The surrounding streets are among the most sought-after addresses in the city, and the Rue Huguerie itself is lined with handsome stone facades dating from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

The origins of the Rue Huguerie

Before 1842 this street was known as the Rue de la Petite-Taupe. It was renamed in honour of Jean Huguerie, a local builder who constructed four echoppes on the street in the early nineteenth century. The architectural character of the Rue Huguerie owes much to the work of the architect Lhote, whose Louis XVI-style facades give several buildings their restrained classical elegance. At number 57, one of the oldest ivy plants in France clings to the stone, a living landmark that has become a quiet curiosity for those who notice it.

At its southern end, the street opens onto the Place Tourny, named after the Marquis de Tourny, the eighteenth-century Intendant of Guyenne whose urban planning transformed Bordeaux from a medieval city into the neoclassical showpiece it remains today. The allees de Tourny, which extend from the square, host the annual Christmas market and the Epicuriales food festival each spring.

Shops and local life

The Rue Huguerie has a quieter, more residential feel than the nearby Rue Sainte-Catherine, yet it is far from sleepy. Among its addresses are hairdressers, wine merchants, restaurants and an independent tailor, alongside the everyday convenience of a neighbourhood that is lived in rather than merely visited. The Galerie des Grands-Hommes at the eastern end adds a covered market and a handful of specialist food shops to the mix.

The street's proximity to the allees de Tourny means that seasonal events regularly spill into the area. The Christmas market draws visitors from across the city each December, while the Epicuriales festival fills the allees with open-air dining in May. For residents, these events are part of the rhythm of the year rather than a special excursion.

Property on the Rue Huguerie

Apartment prices on the Rue Huguerie generally range from around 4,600 to 6,300 euros per square metre, with an average close to 5,450 euros per square metre. Houses in the immediate area tend to fall between 4,100 and 5,500 euros per square metre, with an average of approximately 4,800 euros per square metre. These figures place the street among the more desirable central addresses, reflecting its proximity to the Triangle d'Or and the Jardin Public.

The Rue Huguerie sits at the junction of several of Bordeaux's most prestigious neighbourhoods, where elegant stone-fronted apartments and characterful townhouses come onto the market regularly. A full selection of properties is available among the properties for sale in Bordeaux.

The consultants at BARNES Bordeaux know the city centre street by street 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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