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FRAC Nueva Aquitania
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine regional contemporary art fund occupies La MÉCA's upper floors, with 1,200 m² of top-lit galleries and admission from just €1.
Teatro OARA
A flexible 250-seat performance space on La MÉCA's ground floor, hosting theatre and live arts with a configurable layout to suit a wide range of productions.
Cine ALCA
La MÉCA's intimate cinema and audiovisual space, dedicated to film, literature and screen culture from Nouvelle-Aquitaine, distinguished by its warm red interior.
Terraza panorámica
A free-access 850 m² rooftop terrace on La MÉCA's fifth floor, offering sweeping views over Bordeaux's World Heritage old town, the Port de la Lune and the River Garonne.
Sala urbana (Urban Room)
An open-air public space of 1,100 m² at the heart of La MÉCA's arch, connecting the Quai de Paludate to the riverbank and offering views over the Garonne.
Escultura Hermes de Benoît Maire
A permanent bronze sculpture by French artist Benoît Maire at La MÉCA's riverside entrance, depicting a half-head of Hermes as a quiet prompt to reflect on regional contemporary culture.
Periscopio gigante
A giant periscope in La MÉCA's ground-floor lobby, using an angled mirror to give those inside a continuous view of the outdoor urban room — and vice versa.
- 1.FRAC Nueva Aquitania
- 2.Teatro OARA
- 3.Cine ALCA
- 4.Terraza panorámica
- 5.Sala urbana (Urban Room)
- 6.Escultura Hermes de Benoît Maire
- 7.Periscopio gigante
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