Bordeaux’s courtyard-by-the-river is quite a delight.

This massive square is shielded by dense rows of symmetrically planted plane trees.

Spot the flamboyant Monument aux Girondins fountain by the mid-gallop horses erupting from its core, right next to a column topped by the Angel of Liberty.

Any other time, the square packs with fair-goers and flea-market shoppers.