Saint Catherine Street

Saint Catherine Street is a 1.2 km lengthy pedestrian street which is the main shopping street in Bordeaux, France. Today it is still a prominent street since it connects the Grand Théâtre to the Place de la Victoire. There are over 230 shops at this street thus making it a one-of-a-kind shopping arcade.

Today it is still a prominent street since it connects the Grand Théâtre to the Place de la Victoire. There are over 230 shops at this street thus making it a one-of-a-kind shopping arcade. Two popular outlets on this street are Galeries Lafayette, the renowned extravagant departmental store and Galerie Bordelaise, a shopping mall that started in 1834. This street has become the most liked street as it caters to everyone’s choices and is budget-friendly as well. For a break, there are also restaurants and cafes in and around the street, however, the outdoor seating is limited. The street acquired its name from a 11th-century chapel, devoted to Sainte-Cathérine, which was ruined in the early 19th century. Saint Catherine Street and the neighbourhoods on the West are quite commercial sectors. Between 1976 and 1977, it became a pedestrian street until 1984 when it became a full pedestrian street. It was totally revamped between 2003 and 2004 in the course of a project by Jean - Michel Wilmotte.