Though strictly just outside St Pierre, the Musée d’Aquitaine is close enough to mention here. As you would expect, it covers the history of the region from pre-history onwards – and does so in spritely fashion. Sections on the Romans and, much later, Atlantic commerce and the slave trade, are particularly rewarding. If you are to visit only one museum in Bordeaux, I’d go for this one. Open Tue-Sun, 11am-6pm; closed Mon.