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Bordeaux, prefecture of Gironde in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, is a dynamic metropolis known worldwide for its outstanding heritage, its quays lining the Garonne and its art of living. The city's strong touristic and economic appeal, combined with its active mobility policy, makes parking in the city centre particularly competitive. To deal with this, Bordeaux has rolled out an ambitious parking policy and public car parks, with strict zoning, differentiated rates and a broad range of park-and-ride facilities. Yespark walks you through it.
Parking in Bordeaux
Bordeaux Métropole has a dense network of indoor car parks strategically placed to streamline access to the city centre. Here's a selection of the most central car parks, with their capacities and features:
| Car park name | Address | Spaces (est.) | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bord'Eau Village | Quai des Chartrons 33000 Bordeaux | 540 | Max height: 1.90 m. Located along the banks of the Garonne. 1h free parking with any purchase at Bord'Eau Village shops. |
| Auditorium - Clémenceau | 13 bis Cours Georges Clémenceau 33000 Bordeaux | ~379 | Direct access to the Auditorium concert halls. Online booking available and recommended for evenings (3h, evening, day packages). |
| Bourse - Jean Jaurès | 2 place de la Bourse 33024 Bordeaux | N/A | Underground car park right next to Place de la Bourse and the water mirror. |
| Mériadeck | 10 rue Père Dieuzaide, 33000 Bordeaux | >1000 | 1,363 spaces including 23 disabled-access and 2 for electric vehicles. Up to 2h free (with €15 purchase receipt). Car wash station. |
| Gare Saint-Jean Armagnac | 1 rue Armagnac, 33000 Bordeaux | N/A | Car park near the station, accessible 24/7. Monthly plans from €89 (valid for 11 days). |
| Camille Jullian | 2 place Camille Jullian, 33000 Bordeaux | 196 | Open 24/7. Max height 1.90 m. A 2-minute walk from Place du Parlement. Disabled access and CCTV. |
| Bastide Niel | 105 quai des Queyries 33100 Bordeaux | 248 | Open-air car park with controlled access, open only to subscribers. Max height 1.95 m. |
| P4 Gare Saint-Jean | 8 r lauradey, 33800 Bordeaux | N/A | Underground car park near Saint-Jean station. |
| Bassins à flot | 1 Quai Armand Lalande, 33000 Bordeaux | N/A | Car park in the modern Bassins à flot district, near the Cité du Vin. |
| Les Bassins | Quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux | N/A | Car park in the Chartrons district, near the quays. |
| Bastide | 9 Allée Serr, 33100 Bordeaux | N/A | Car park on the right bank, near the Pont de Pierre. |
| Gare Saint-Jean | 137 rue des terres de Bordes 33000 Bordeaux | N/A | Car park near the station, accessible 24/7. |
| Quai des Salinières | 114 Quai des Chartrons, 33000 Bordeaux | N/A | Car park along the quays, in the Chartrons area. |
| La Cité du Vin | 2 Rue de Gironde, 33000 Bordeaux | 405 | Max height 1.95 m. Clean pillar-free design, located near the Cité du Vin. |
Practical info:
- The Métropole publishes a full dataset listing 98 off-street car parks on its territory (Bordeaux and neighbouring towns), with detailed information on operator and address.
- The METPARK app (available on Android and iOS) lets you locate these car parks, view available spaces in real time and simulate the cost of your parking.
Where to find cheap parking in Bordeaux?
Here are the best tips to park in Bordeaux without breaking your budget.
For a long visit, the "P+R + tram" combo is unbeatable
This is THE solution for day-trippers or tourists. For just €4.50, you park all day in a secure car park and you get two tram tickets to reach the city centre. It's much cheaper and less stressful than hunting for a space in the hyper-centre.
Residents, sign up for an annual or monthly plan
If you live in Bordeaux, the resident subscription is extremely good value:
- Rate for a standard vehicle: €16 per month or €177 per year.
- Rate for a heavy vehicle: €21 per month or €234 per year.
These plans let you park freely in your resident area and are a considerable saving compared with visitor rates.
For professionals, rates are very competitive
- Professionals (craftsmen, traders): The professional plan is set at €1.60 per day or €32 per month.
- Mobile health professionals (doctors, nurses): They benefit from full free on-street parking.
Make the most of the 30 free minutes and off-peak hours for quick errands
For a quick errand in the city centre, the first 30 minutes cost €1.30 in the red zone and €0.90 in the green zone. Not free, but still affordable. For a dinner, prefer parking from 7pm, when it becomes free until 9am the next day.
Use the METPARK app for Q-Park car parks
The METPARK app is ideal for locating the Métropole car parks, estimating the cost and even viewing availability in real time.
Where to find free parking in Bordeaux?
Yes, you can park for free in Bordeaux, as long as you know the zones and the timeslots.
Free parking at "night" and weekends:
This is the most extensive and simplest free parking:
- Monday to Saturday: On-street parking is free from 7pm to 9am the next day.
- On Sundays and public holidays: Parking is free all day.
Free zones (Green Zone):
According to the Seety map, part of the city is classified as "Green Zone", where parking is free 7 days a week, 24/7. These areas are generally on the outskirts of the boulevards.
A few "insider" addresses in the city centre:
- Mériadeck shopping-centre car park: 1h30 free parking on weekdays (and fully free on Sundays and public holidays). Very handy for quick access to the heart of the city.
- Grand Parc, Chartrons and Bacalan districts: In these districts close to the centre, streets such as Prunier or des Vivants often offer free spaces, especially in the evening and at weekends.
- The boulevards: Streets outside the hyper-centre are generally less monitored and offer opportunities for free parking, especially in the evening.
Park-and-ride facilities (P+R) in Bordeaux
Here's the list of park-and-ride facilities (P+R) in Bordeaux and the surrounding area, with their addresses.
- Park-and-ride Brandenburg: Rue Joseph Brunet / Boulevard Albert Brandenburg, 33000 Bordeaux
- Park-and-ride Galin: Rue Gustave Eiffel, 33100 Bordeaux
- Park-and-ride Les Aubiers: Rue du Jonc, 33000 Bordeaux
- Park-and-ride Quarante Journaux: Rue du Professeur André Lavignolle, 33000 Bordeaux
- Park-and-ride Stalingrad: 13 Rue Letellier, 33000 Bordeaux
Places where it's very hard to park in Bordeaux
Some areas are known for their high parking pressure, which justifies the strict regulation in place.
The Saint-Jean station area
Bordeaux Saint-Jean station is a major transit point, and ongoing works make things even trickier. Underground car parks like Gare Saint-Jean Armagnac are often full. A local tip is to park at Meunier car park (a 10-min walk away) or to book in advance on Yespark.
The Matmut Atlantique stadium
The Matmut Atlantique, in the Bordeaux-Lac district, is an ultra-modern stadium with over 42,000 seats, famous for its airy architecture borne by hundreds of white pillars.
It's particularly hard to park there because of strict traffic restrictions on event days: many adjacent streets are closed by prefectural order and parking is forbidden several hours before kick-off for security reasons.
The boulevards area
This ring delimits the hyper-centre (where parking is paid). Streets just inside the boulevards are hotly contested, as they sit at the boundary between free and paid parking. Parking there is expensive and capped at 4h15.
The hyper-centre (Triangle d'Or, Sainte-Catherine, Place de la Bourse)
Parking in this area is expensive (red zone rate) and very limited (max 4h15). Most streets are paid and monitored by "flasher cars" equipped with ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition).
The busiest districts (Chartrons, Saint-Michel, Capucins)
These lively districts (Chartrons, Saint-Michel, Capucins) draw in crowds of visitors, especially at weekends and on market days. Finding a space on a Saturday afternoon in these areas is a real challenge.
Bordeaux-Mérignac airport
Bordeaux-Mérignac airport is the 8th busiest in France. With over 7.7 million passengers in 2019, traffic is heavy. While some opt for public transport to get there, others want to drop off their car.
On site, four car parks have been designed to serve travellers. The P4 is for people on a long stay, while the P3 is for travellers leaving for a weekend. Close to the terminals, these car parks offer some perks. They are, however, rather expensive, at €15 an hour for the P4. Lastly, traffic is dense, as airport growth is impressive (+13.3% between 2018 and 2019). As a result, the lack of space is real.
Book and rent a parking space in Bordeaux with Yespark
Faced with strong demand, especially in the city centre and business districts, Yespark connects you to private car parks from individuals and professionals. It's the ideal alternative if you're looking for a secure, dedicated monthly space, without the hassle of on-street parking.
Signing up is quick and commitment-free: in a few minutes, your space is waiting. You also get many benefits:
- 2-day free trial (for long-term rentals)
- Commitment-free, no deposit
- Instant opening via the app, no badge or code
- Transparent rates, no hidden fees
- Free cancellation and termination
- Customer support 7 days a week
To find a short-term parking space in Bordeaux, head to Zenpark!
On-street parking in Bordeaux: everything you need to know
On-street parking in Bordeaux runs on a simple, fully paperless system.
The pricing zones
Bordeaux is split into two paid parking sectors, in force Monday to Saturday from 9am to 7pm:
- Red zone (hyper-centre): The most expensive area, designed to encourage vehicle turnover.
- Green zone (rest of Bordeaux inside the boulevards): Lower rates for longer parking.
Visitor rates (updated March 2026)
| Duration | Red zone | Green zone |
|---|---|---|
| 30 min | €1.30 | €0.90 |
| 1h00 | €2.50 | €1.80 |
| 2h00 | €6.00 | €4.40 |
| 3h00 | €11.00 | €9.50 |
| 4h15 (max) | €39.00 | €34.00 |
Paperless payment and management
The system is 100% paperless:
- Payment by app (recommended): The EasyPark and Flowbird apps are official. They let you start, stop and extend parking remotely. You only pay for the time actually used.
- Payment at the meter: It generates a virtual ticket linked to your number plate. You no longer need to display a ticket on the windscreen.
The Post-Parking Fixed Penalty (FPS)
The FPS is the flat fine for unpaid parking. In Bordeaux:
- Its amount is €35 in the red zone and €30 in the green zone.
- Vehicles from long-term rental companies are systematically fined at the address of their registered office.
Parking for SUVs
Since 2 May 2025, Bordeaux has introduced environmental pricing for the heaviest vehicles (SUVs). A 30% surcharge applies, whether for hourly rates or subscriptions.
