Rue Lecocq in Bordeaux: History, Shops and Property

Where is the Rue Lecocq?

The Rue Lecocq is a long residential street in the Meriadeck district of central Bordeaux, running on a north-east to south-west axis for more than 1,200 metres. It begins at the Rue de Belfort, steps from the Palais de Justice, and ends at the Boulevard Marechal Leclerc opposite the Stade Chaban-Delmas. Running parallel to the Cours du Marechal Juin and the buried course of the Peugue, it passes close to the Meriadeck public library, the ice rink and the Cimetiere de la Chartreuse. The Cathedrale Saint-Andre and the Hotel de Ville are fewer than 350 metres from its eastern end, the Musee d'Aquitaine 500 metres, and the Rue Sainte-Catherine 700 metres.

The origins of the Rue Lecocq

The Rue Lecocq already existed in the nineteenth century, when it was home to the Henry Grandet ironworks, the workshops in which the gilded railings of the Jardin Public were forged. At the time, the street served as an important route linking central Bordeaux to the outlying faubourgs and villages. When a new railway station was proposed in 1837, the upper section of the Rue Lecocq was among the sites considered before the station was built near the Barriere de Pessac and inaugurated in 1841.

At its western end, the Rue Lecocq leads to the Stade Chaban-Delmas. Built in the 1930s alongside the Piscine Judaique and the Bourse du Travail at the Place de la Victoire, the stadium is listed as part of the Heritage of the Twentieth Century, a reminder of the ambitious public building programme of the inter-war years.

Shops and local life

The Rue Lecocq is above all a residential street, and traditional Bordelais echoppes set the tone for much of its length. A handful of more recent buildings, none taller than two or three storeys, punctuate the older fabric without overwhelming it. Shops are few but well placed, with cafes and restaurants clustered around the junction with the Cours Anatole France and fast-food outlets near the Stade Chaban-Delmas, which draws crowds for sporting events and concerts throughout the year.

The Meriadeck shopping centre is just 400 metres from the eastern end of the street. Bus lines 4, 5 and 24 serve the neighbourhood, along with Tram Line A, giving residents direct connections across the city.

Property on the Rue Lecocq

Apartment prices on the Rue Lecocq range from around 4,600 to 6,300 euros per square metre, with an average close to 5,450 euros. The wide spread reflects the length of the street and the variety of the housing stock, from renovated echoppes to more modern apartments. Houses in the area average approximately 4,800 euros per square metre. These figures place the Rue Lecocq slightly above its immediate neighbours, thanks to its central location and good transport links.

The Rue Lecocq combines the feel of a quiet residential street with proximity to some of Bordeaux's most important landmarks, where traditional echoppes and stone-fronted apartments come onto the market regularly. A full selection of properties is available among the houses and 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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