Bordeaux Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Place Pey Berland, Bordeaux, France.
The cathedral features a 124-meter-long single nave with a Latin cross layout and two towers instead of the initially planned four towers.
Pope Urban II consecrated the cathedral in 1096, and in 1137 it hosted the marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine to future King Louis VII.
The Royal Portal, completed in 1250, displays detailed stone carvings depicting the Last Judgment on its tympanum following Gothic architectural traditions.
The cathedral offers organ concerts between June and October, with the current Danion-Gonzalez instrument installed in 1982 replacing the original one.
The cathedral required numerous buttresses due to its construction on marshland, resulting in a particularly robust structural appearance.
Location: Bordeaux
Inception: 11 century
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: Way of Saint James UNESCO World Heritage Sites in France
Address: Pl. Pey Berland, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Website: http://cathedrale-bordeaux.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.83778,-0.57750
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
City of light and stone, Bordeaux tells a piece of French history with every street. From the gilded facades of the 18th century to the redesigned quays along the Garonne, the Gironde capital combines classic elegance with modern dynamism. Strolls can be enjoyed among the columns of the Grand Théâtre, the reflections on the Water Mirror, the streets of Old Bordeaux, and the lively terraces of Saint-Pierre. Here, wine is not just a beverage; it's a culture. The Cité du Vin, museums, and traders remind us that vineyards have shaped the identity of an entire region. Bordeaux is also a forward-looking city, influenced by alternative venues like Darwin, bustling markets, and UNESCO-listed heritage. A city that embodies both tradition and innovation, blending art, cuisine, and river calmness.
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