Nestled gracefully along the river Garonne in Bordeaux, Place de la Bourse radiates 18th-century grandeur. This majestic square, designed by architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, originally showcased royal power with its now-vanished Louis XV statue. Its elegant neoclassical buildings, punctuated by a central pavilion, create a harmonious panorama that mesmerises visitors and locals alike. The adjacent Water Mirror, the largest reflecting pool in the world, playfully magnifies this architectural masterpiece. On a sunny day, witness its enchanting visual trickery as it seamlessly doubles the square’s symmetrical charm, leaving you in awe of its artistic illusion.