Located in the Bassins à Flot district, the Musée Mer Marine is a space dedicated to promoting exchanges and showcasing the world’s maritime heritage.
This exhibition, created in collaboration with Maud Le Car, three-time French surfing champion and artist dedicated to protecting the marine environment through her association Save La Mermaid, uses the symbol of the mermaid as a standard-bearer for the wonders of the ocean! She is also the spokesperson for this world affected by human actions.
A captivating creature of the deep, the mermaid stimulates the imagination of artists and surfers alike who participated in this event.
The mermaid, representing human beings in their natural environment like fish in water, becomes an iconic figure with which they identify, thanks to their special connection with the marine environment.
Maud Le Car’s works, composed of painted canvases, are exhibited alongside an iconic Laird Hamilton longboard provided by Oxbow; the moulded and painted bust sculptures representing famous female surfers and sailors, such as Carissa Moore and Marie Tabarly, are a celebration of life, in harmony with the passionate works of Flore Sigrist. Claire Pasquier’s moiré landscapes with Californian accents are complemented by participatory collages created by the public using waste collected from the beach. Jérôme Toulouse’s pure and exotic compositions interact with Laurence Graffensttaden’s moving portraits of surfing champions, with contributions from Joan Duru, Kauli Vaast, Kyllian Guerin, Maud Le Car and Jordann Couzinet.
Hop on and off the double-decker bus to explore the city, then stop at stop no. 9, ‘Bassins à flot’, located a few minutes’ walk from the maritime museum!
Musée mer marine (Maritime Museum)
Stop no. 9 ‘Bassins à flot’
89, rue des étrangers
+33 (0)5 57 19 77 73
More information: https://www.mmmbordeaux.com/exposition-sauvons-les-sirenes/
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The exhibition *Circasciences en piste*, organised by Cap Sciences, is part of an initiative to bring advanced science to the general public through the lens of the circus arts. The exhibition design features a series of interactive installations that allow visitors to analyse the physical mechanisms employed by performers during their acts. This educational approach transforms a fun experience into a genuine scientific laboratory accessible to the general public.
Located on the quays of Bordeaux, right next to the Cité du Vin, this exhibition benefits from a strategic position within a well-established tourist ecosystem. This location makes it easy to incorporate into a wider urban discovery itinerary, particularly through organised tours.
The Cité du Vin is hosting the exhibition Around the World in 50 Wine Regions, a visual journey dedicated to the diversity of international wine-growing regions. This programme showcases a selection of photographs from partner regions, each of which has chosen an iconic image to embody its landscape, people or heritage.
The curatorial approach is based on a cross-sectional interpretation of the vineyards, without geographical hierarchy or strict technical classification. The photographs interact with each other through three major themes:
The musée des beaux-arts de Bordeaux offers a renewed interpretation of its collections through the exhibition “Passions collections,” structured around a body of works acquired over a full decade. This curatorial approach highlights not only rarely displayed pieces but also the scientific and heritage-driven logic behind public acquisitions. The exhibition design follows a precise museographic framework aimed at illustrating how a collection evolves through institutional decisions and art market opportunities.
Dear visitors,
Hop-on Hop-off tours have resumed with our 24-hour and 48-hour passes. For those who do not wish to purchase a 24-hour or 48-hour pass, we offer tours at 4.10 pm and 5.00 pm without stops, departing from stop no. 1 (10 Cours du 30 Juillet), at a price of €16 (adult fare).
We look forward to welcoming you!
