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Cathedrale Saint-Andre

Gothic cathedral where Eleanor of Aquitaine married King Louis VII

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Bordeaux
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The Roman Catholic cathedral in Bordeaux was originally constructed in the 11th century, though little of this remains today. 

Its Royal Gate dates to the 13th century and the main cathedral was built in Gothic style in the 14th and 15th centuries. Its two towers reach an impressive 81 metres in height. A 13-year-old Eleanor of Aquitaine married her first husband, King Louis VII of France, here in 1137.

The cathedral was used to store fodder during the French Revolution, and the building suffered from a devastating fire in the 19th century. All of the furniture was replaced with that taken from other churches.

Directions

Car Parking
There are several public car parks close by, including Pey-Berland, Saint Christoly & Republique

Tram
Using Tram line A or B you can get off at the 'Hotel de Ville' stop

When to come

Summer Opening

  • Monday 15:00 to 19:30
  • Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 19:30
  • Sunday 09:30 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 19:30 

Winter Opening

  • Monday 14:00 to 19:00
  • Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00
  • Wednesday & Saturday 10:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 19:00
  • Sunday 09:30 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00

Location

Map of the surrounding area

News

Events

  • town square with market stalls
  • Marathon des Chateaux du Medoc
  • Darwin Climax Music Festival, City of Bordeaux
  • the main market square in sarlat la caneda
  • Grandes Heures de Saint-Emilion, Saint Emilion
  • people in red robes in front of castle ruins