Musée des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux

Founded in 1801 by initiative of the Consul Bonaparte, the Museum of Fine Arts in Bordeaux is one of the oldest in the country. The galleries are connected by a grid, ​​the side facade of Rohan Palace, now the town hall. The state deposits some works in this place, supplemented by donations and purchases. The museum features the schools of Western painting ranging from the Renaissance to works of the last century. There are works by Titian, Rubens, Van Dyck, Chardin, Monet, Delacroix, Matisse ... Free admission to the permanent collections. Visitors can view paintings depicting the city of Bordeaux in ancient times.

The Fine Arts Gallery is located behind the Museum of Fine Arts in the city. It is an additional space to the two buildings housing the museum's permanent collections. 8 temporary exhibitions are held per year. An exhibition in honour of Bordeaux, featuring paintings loved by the art connoisseur Daniel Thierry, representing Bordeaux runs from now until 14 March 2010. The city, its port, in paintings, drawings, sculptures and documents hailing from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries are showcased in this exhibition. 5 euros per person, students pay less than 2.50 and 18 can enter for free.