Miroir d'eau

The Miroir d'eau (Water Mirror) in Bordeaux is the world's largest[1] reflecting pool, covering 3,450 square metres (37,100 sq ft). Located on the quay of the Garonne in front of the Place de la Bourse, it was built in 2006.[1]

The Miroir d'eau in Bordeaux

In the context of the quays embellishment operation (2000s),[2] it was designed by landscape artist Michel Corajoud.[3] Then it was built by the fountain-maker Jean-Max Llorca and the architect Pierre Gangnet, who reused a former underground warehouse to set the machinery and reservoir.[4]

The reflecting pool is made of granite slabs covered by 2 cm of water, and a system allows it to create mist every 15 minutes.[1]

The Miroir d'eau works only from April to October, and it is the most-photographed site of the Port of the Moon.

  • The Miroir d'eau
    The Miroir d'eau
  • The Miroir d'eau by night
    The Miroir d'eau by night
  • The Miroir d'eau misting
    The Miroir d'eau misting
  • The Miroir d'eau and the Jardin des Lumières
    The Miroir d'eau and the Jardin des Lumières
  • Water play
    Water play
  • Sunset
    Sunset

References
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  1. Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux
  2. "Bordeaux's Water Mirror is Magical, Worth Visiting". 18 July 2019.
  3. "Water Mirror | Bordeaux Tourism & Conventions".
  4. "Bordeaux's Water Mirror is Magical, Worth Visiting". 18 July 2019.

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