Geography
Pessac is located in the south of the Bordeaux metro area and is surrounded by Bordeaux, Talence, Gradignan, Canéjan, Cestas, Saint-Jean-d'Illac et Mérignac.
The western part of the commune is part of the Landes de Bordeaux.
Mérignac, St-Jean-d'Illac |
Mérignac |
Mérignac, Bordeaux |
St-Jean-d'Illac |
Talence |
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St-Jean-d'Illac, Cestas |
Canéjan |
Gradignan |
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