Bordeaux Cathedral
Cathedral · Bordeaux

Bordeaux Cathedral

Photo: Marc Ryckaert (MJJR) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bordeaux Cathedral, dedicated to Saint Andrew, dates mainly from the 13th to 14th centuries. It hosted the wedding of Eleanor of Aquitaine and the coronation of several English kings. Look for the carved portals on the west facade and the separate Pey-Berland bell tower.

On day 10 of France from Paris to the Dordogne in 14 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Morning to avoid tour groups
Getting there
City centre near Place Pey-Berland, served by tram lines A and C

Itineraries with Bordeaux Cathedral

Day 10 of France from Paris to the Dordogne in 14 Days

Bordeaux

How Bordeaux Cathedral fits into a day.
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  2. 11:00Musée d'AquitaineBordeaux
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Bordeaux Cathedral questions

Is Bordeaux Cathedral free to enter?

Yes, visitors enter without charge.

How long should I spend at Bordeaux Cathedral?

Thirty minutes is enough to see the main interior and facade.

Can I climb the bell tower at Bordeaux Cathedral?

The separate Pey-Berland tower offers stairs to the top on paid visits.

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