Travel through the atmospheric streets of Old Town as a prelude to spending free time in Place de la Bourse, a square that has become a city symbol. Starting from the glorious Grand Theater, you will follow the guide throughout Bordeaux’s historical heart, an acclaimed UNESCO World Heritage site. You will pass the Chartrons riverfront where the wine trade began, the ornate town hall that occupies a former episcopal palace and the 15th-century Caihau Gate, which was once part of Bordeaux’s defensive walls. Other attractions will offer a glimpse into the French Revolution, such as the imposing Gothic Saint-André Cathedral, which was used for nothing more than storing fodder during that turbulent time. Continuing on, you will explore the magnificent square Place de la Bourse on your own. The Fountain of the Three Graces at its center replaced a statue of King Louis XV, which was destroyed in the French Revolution.