[2025 Bordeaux Attraction] Travel Guide for Cathedrale St-Andre (Updated May)

The cathedral is a Gothic cathedral with attractive 19th century stained glass windows and a distinctive choir with carved misericordes. Bordeaux cathedral originates from the Romanesque church of Saint Andrew which was built in the 11th century. It gradually gained influence over its main rival, the church of Saint Severinus which had the relics of companions of Saint John to attract pilgrims. In 1137 thirteen year old Eleanor of Aquitaine married the future Louis VII in Saint Andrew's cathedral. Louis's father died just months later and she became the Queen of France. Only a wall in the Nave remains of the original Romanesque church but the current Gothic cathedral was constructed over the 14 and 15th centuries. A separate bell tower, the Pey-Berland tower, was also built over this period. #familytrip #mytravelhacks #freehotelstay #historicallandmarks #localguides #familytrip #paris #falltrip #couplestrip #2023 #holidayvacation #passionpassport #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #awesomepic #cafe #freehotelstay #awesomepic #celebratewithtrip #couplestrip #2023travelwish #passionpassport

#celebrateit Also known as the Bordeaux Cathedral, this old structure houses the Marcadé collection that includes religious works like liturgical ornaments, paintings and sculptures. A royal cathedral Obviously, it is not like the cathedrals in the Paris region. Although it is not easy to compete with Amiens, Chartres or Reims, Saint André's heterogeneous style is nevertheless unexpected and endearing, especially because of its freestanding bell tower. Eleanor of Aquitaine and Louis VII, the future king of France, were married here in 1137, as were Anne of Austria and Louis XIII.

If you visit Bordeaux, the first thing you should see is the Cathedral of Saint-André. It is also registered as a World Heritage Site. It was rebuilt after being damaged by fire in the 19th century, but it is still a historic building. You will be moved by its majestic appearance. If you go early in the morning when there are not many people around, you can see a different, beautiful sight as the morning sun shines on it and illuminates it red. #0yentravelNovember