Bastide

Bastide is a quiet riverside district across the Garonne with parks, views and a relaxed cafe scene. It is quiet at night, so plan the trip back.

Bastide is the right bank of the Garonne, quieter than the old town and with a view back across the river. The Parc aux Angéliques runs along the water facing the old town's skyline. Darwin Ecosystème, a former barracks now holding cafes, an organic restaurant, a skate park and creative spaces, is an easy place to spend an afternoon alone. The riverside paths are busy with cyclists and walkers, while the streets around the Jardin botanique and the market are quiet and mostly residential. Crossing back over the Pont de Pierre or Pont Chaban-Delmas at night is fine, but the area is much quieter than the left bank after dark, so check your route and tram times. It suits a quieter stay with quick access to the centre.