Blue Madone

Top choice in Bordeaux


Vintage designer fashion for men and women is the mainstay of Mathilde Milande's exquisitely arranged boutique, peppered from head to toe with an enchanting medley of retro lampshades, furniture and plants. Part of the space ensnares the in situ ateliers (workshops) of seven local designers specialising in jewellery, floral art, painted textiles, leatherwork, fashion and upholstery. Watch them at work.


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