Palais Rohan (Bordeaux)

This dignified eighteenth-century palace was built as the residence of an archbishop and today serves as the city hall of Bordeaux. Its restrained classical facade opens onto formal courtyards and a garden, while the grand staircase and reception rooms preserve period decoration. The building stands beside the cathedral in the administrative heart of the old town. Portions are open during guided tours and heritage days, revealing gilded salons and ceremonial spaces still used for civic functions.