General Information
Miroir d’eau (Miroir des Quais) is a large reflecting pool that is located on the Quay of the Garonne River in front of the Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux, France. It is the world's largest reflecting pool covering 3,450 square metres. The pool was installed and opened in 2006. It is granite slabs that have 2 cm of water covering them giving a reflective surface. The pool also gives off a vapour fog every so often.
Getting there
The pool is situated just by the Place de la Bourse square next to the river in the city centre of Bordeaux. Take tram C, which stops at the square. The 2, 3 and 26 buses stop at ‘Gambetta’ which is a 5-minute walk away from the square where the pool is situated.
Opening Times and Admission
The pool is situated in a public area, it is free to visit at any hour of the day.