The University of Bordeaux (French: Université de Bordeaux, pronounced [ynivɛʁsite də bɔʁdo]) is a public research university based in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
It has several campuses in the cities and towns of Bordeaux, Dax, Gradignan, Périgueux, Pessac, and Talence.
[3] There are also several smaller teaching sites in various other towns in the region, including in Bayonne.
[4] It is a member of the ComUE d'Aquitaine university group.
[6] In 1793, during the French Revolution, the National Convention abolished the university.