The Méca

MECA, ONE OF BORDEAUX’S MOST BEAUTIFUL PANORAMAS.

The MECA building is an extraordinary work of art, designed by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels. Located on the Quai de Paludate, this 37-metre high building features an open-air terrace boasting one of the city’s most impressive panoramas. This 850-sqm terrace extends over a section of the building’s rooftop. Open to the public and free of charge, it offers unique views of Bordeaux and its river.

AN ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE

Though this new cultural totem is first and foremost intended for professionals, the general public can walk across its dedicated outdoor space, or discover the panoramic rooftop terrace and its café-restaurant.

At the heart of the Méca’s arch, the “urban room” is a calm space to stroll across and while admiring the river. This particular viewpoint offers splendid views of the pebble-shaped Arkéa Arena across the river designed by Rudy Ricciotti. From this vast panoramic square, you can even contemplate the Meca’s interior thanks to an inclined mirror. Like a giant periscope, it offers a permanent view of the agora below.

THE FRAC, AN EXHIBITION SPACE

The Frac boasts 1,200 sqm of exhibition space and 900 sqm of storage space, as well as a room dedicated to the artistic practice of schoolchildren, a documentation and digital resource centre, and a 90-seat auditorium...

The Frac organises temporary exhibitions, workshops and conferences.