St. Catherine's Street

In the southwestern part of France is the city of Bordeaux. This ancient city is known all over the world for its wines, as well as ancient buildings and narrow streets. In the center of the city stretches pedestrian street of St. Catherine. The name is given in honor of the chapel of St. Catherine, built here in the XI century. For many centuries, the chapel was destroyed and now its image can only be seen on old engravings.

Today’s street is a huge market with many shops, shops, length of more than a kilometer. St. Catherine Street is considered the longest pedestrian street in Europe. Attractions on this street can be called buildings built in a variety of styles, this is strict Gothic, and light baroque. All of them are architectural monuments, which are now restored, thanks to the modern architect and designer Jean-Michel Villemont.

St. Catherine Street is always lively, strolling leisurely citizens and active tourists who buy various things and souvenirs as a souvenir. Near the shopping street of St. Catherine are the Bolshoi Theatre and the Cathedral.