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Skateboarding in Bordeaux: a practical guide
Bordeaux is one of the favorites when it comes to "skate friendly" cities. Whether it's for its iconic infrastructures like the Chartrons skatepark or for its skate culture in general, skate enthusiasts, locals and tourists alike, are in for a treat in the capital of Gironde. Here's a roundup of the best places to ride in town.
Where to skate in Bordeaux? The best spots
The Chartrons skatepark, Bordeaux's must-see
The city is packed with skate spots: whether they're made for it or not. On the "official" side, it's impossible not to mention the Chartrons skatepark. By 2022, this emblem of Bordeaux skate culture had undergone a facelift to return even bigger and better adapted to the many different ways in which skateboarding is practiced in Bordeaux. An architectural and cultural project covering 2,375 sq.m., making it one of the largest street areas in France!
The zoom Skatepark, a venue dedicated to skateboarding
The Zoom Skatepark is a new venue dedicated to skateboarding and its culture. Managed by the board-o association, this 300m2 indoor skatepark is dedicated to all levels. The venue offers skateboarding classes for children or adults, as well as free practice slots. Events also punctuate the program.
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- Address: Zoom Boardo - 5 bis Cours du Médoc, 33000 Bordeaux
- Access: Tram B - Stop Cours du Médoc
Darwin, the largest indoor skatepark
The Darwin, right bank, boasts the city's largest indoor skatepark. Housed in this alternative temple where 90% is built from reuse, riders can have fun around the bowl and modules. The spot is open every day from 9am to 9pm and mixes genres with skateboarding, rollerblading, bmx...
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- Address: Hangar Darwin - 87 Quai des Queyries, 33100 Bordeaux
- Access: Tram A - Stalingrad stop (15-minute walk)
Skateparks all over Bordeaux
Easily accessible by public transport, the skateparks in the Bordeaux metropolis are also worth a visit.
Practicing skateboarding in public spaces
On the "unofficial" side, several spots allow practicing skateboarding, as long as you take care of yourself and your surroundings:
- Jardinières Mériadeck
- Parc aux Angéliques
- Place André Meunier
- Pont de pierre - promenade Martin Luther King
- Quai de Paludate
- Terrasse Koëning
Skateshops and local meeting points
Riot Skateshop
Quite simply the largest skateshop in France. On the quayside, it's the rallying point for all skateboarders in need of a new board or wanting to unearth a piece from a local brand like those from Rave, for example.
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- Address: 81 Quai des Chartrons, 33300 Bordeaux
- Access: Tram B - Stop Chartrons
Molly Malone's
And because any sporting activity calls for refreshment, Molly Malone's, next door to Riot and the skatepark, welcomes the community to this Irish pub that's always packed.
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- Address: 83 Quai des Chartrons, 33300 Bordeaux
- Access: Tram B - Stop Chartrons
Skate events in Bordeaux
Vibrations Urbaines is THE local skate festival. Held in Pessac, competitions in all disciplines, arts and music are on the program: the annual not-to-be-missed event. On the pure skate side, there's also Le Grand Air, an international big ramp skateboarding competition organized for the past 5 years. Last but not least, the Connect festival has also established itself over the past few years in the Bordeaux metropolis, with a new program of events every year.
Skateboarding clubs in Bordeaux
- Board'O : Skateboarding lessons for all, from age 4
- Darwin Brigade Skate Club : Darwin's asso
- Bordeaux Skate Culture : Skateboarding lessons with Benjamin Garcia, a pro skateboarder
- Origin Square : The asso's aim is to bring together Bordeaux's longboard dancing/freestyle community. A discipline increasingly practiced in the city.
