Parliament square in Bordeaux in 1952 was declared a historical monument. Its current name she received at the end of the XVIII century – in honor of the Parliament of Bordeaux, which was established in the mid-fifteenth century by Charles VII and his work was terminated in 1790.

The square was built near the square of the Exchange in 1760, and at the very beginning of its history the area was called the Royal market. The French revolution and the ensuing wave of renaming gave the area a new name – it was called Freedom square, was soon followed by another, this time last rename. Itself is the highest judicial organ in Bordeaux met in the Palace Ambrier.

The decoration of the square is set in its centre a fountain, also named in honor of the Parliament. The initiator of its installation became the mayor Guillaume Andre Broson, the author of the project – the architect Louis Garros. It should be noted that during the administration of Bordeaux Mr Brosnam, city underwent many restoration projects already existing historical monuments (for example, the Cathedral of St. Andrew), as well as new construction, decorating Bordeaux (the Three graces fountain in the square of the Exchange).

The opening of the fountain, created in the style of "new Renaissance" took place in 1865. The pedestal of the fountain is decorated with figures of nymphs and mascarons (sculptures of a human head or an animal face front). The base of the fountain is built of limestone slabs, covered with gold leaf.

Parliament square is surrounded by houses that were built in the first half of the eighteenth century. Their facades are decorated with mascarons and other decor – wrought-iron balustrades and moldings.