The Top-10
Top 10 Important Religious Institutions in Bordeaux - 2023
Updated Sep 2023
- No.1
Cathedrale St-Andre
4.5/552 ReviewsBordeaux120m from downtown
"The Archbishop of St. Andre's Church in Bordeaux is the most famous church here, and it is very large in scale. It is no worse than Notre Dame, the whole building is very simple, with very complex and exquisite sculptures, two towering towers are its symbol, the interior is also magnificent, looks very solemn, definitely one of the most worthwhile attractions in Bordeaux."Highlights: St. Andrew's Cathedral is located in the urban area, opposite the city hall across the square in front of the church. The church was built in the 11th century, and the main hall is a Roman-style building. During the British era, the church was expanded due to its perceived small size. In 1137, Louis VII and Ariano da Kittenou married in this church.Show Less - No.2
Notre Dame Church (Eglise Notre Dame la Grande)
3.8/510 ReviewsBordeaux579m from downtown
"The Church of Our Lady is also fun and the church is quite interesting. The whole building itself is also very huge, the church has some very unique artworks carved, and there are many visits here."Highlights: This is a beautiful baroque church that amazes visitors with its beautiful stained glass and beautifully carved façade. Religious events and weddings are often held here.Show Less - No.3
Esplande des Quinconces
4.6/547 ReviewsBordeaux997m from downtown
"The large area of the old town of Bordeaux is one of the largest squares in Europe. The Girondé monument in the middle of the square is very tall and is the hallmark building. Next to the square is statues of the thinker Montaigne and the philosopher Montesquieu. The square is shaded by trees. There is also a viewing platform on the side. However, the sun in the French man was too strong, and we took a quick look and left."Highlights: Cancons Square is located at the northern end of the old urban area, on the banks of the Garonne River, covering an area of 120,000 square kilometers and is one of the largest squares in Europe. On the west side of the square, there are monuments to members of the French Gironde faction, as well as bronze sculptures, statues of Montaigne, a thinker born in Bordeaux, and statues of the philosopher Montesquieu. The square is surrounded by rows of trees, and there is a viewing platform on the river bank, which is a good place to watch the whole square.Show Less - No.4
Basilique Saint-Michel
4.6/539 ReviewsBordeaux1.2km from downtown
"The church of Saint Michel and Saint-Gudule has a profound origin with the Belgian royal family. Since 1830, all religious ceremonies of the royal family have been held here. When the sun sets, the cathedral shines a different kind of glory under the sunset, and it is also a pleasure to enjoy the sunset scenery here. "Highlights: St. Michael's Church is located on the banks of the Garonne River at the southern end of the old city, facing Canteloup Square. This church was built in the 14th century, and it is the representative of Gothic architecture in the urban area of Bordeaux. In this church, what attracts attention is the St.Michel tower built in the 15th century and renovated in 1865. This 374-foot-high tower is the tallest Gothic spire in France. Enjoy views of the city of Bordeaux and, on a clear day, the Atlantic Ocean. The Cloche bell tower in the center of the Canteloup square in front of the church is the pointer of the city of Bordeaux.Show Less - No.5
Grosse Cloche
4.5/529 ReviewsBordeaux673m from downtown"The bell gate is the center of Bordeaux, an old castle-style bell tower that looks very European in medieval style. On one side of the clock tower is modern Bordeaux, on the other end is the old Bordeaux Old City, through the big bell gate, as if through time and space, with a different feeling."Highlights: The Grand Bell Gate is one of Bordeaux's famous monuments. It is located at the entrance of the Saint-Michel neighborhood and used to be the bell tower of the former Bordeaux City Hall. The Great Bell Gate consists of two 40-meter-high circular towers connected in the middle, decorated with a golden lion coat of arms. In the 12th century it was originally four round towers with only one story. It was later changed to its current form in the 15th to 17th centuries. Big bells are used to ring to warn the public in the event of a fire.Show Less - No.6
Pey Berland Tower
4.4/524 ReviewsBordeaux204m from downtown"The Pebelang Tower in Bordeaux is a medieval church building. The tower still has a bronze bell with a history of more than 600 years. Every time it is ten o'clock, he will ring the loud bell. You can climb the rotating stairs to the top of the tower and overlook the surrounding scenery. It's really retro and beautiful."Highlights: The PeyBerland Tower is located on the PeyBerland Square next to the Cathedral of Bordeaux and is separated from the Cathedral. It was named after the then Archbishop PeyBerland. The tower was built between 1440 and 1500. It is a 66-meter-high Gothic building. The of tower is a minaret. Today, tourists can still climb the steps to the tower, which is a good place to overlook the city scenery.Show Less - No.7
City Hall
4.9/57 ReviewsBordeaux35m from downtown"The city hall in Bordeaux is an old building with more than 200 years of history. It covers a very large area and looks simple and elegant. In front of the city hall is the city square. Every day, there will be a changing ceremony. It is worth visiting."Highlights: The City Hall was built in 1835, also known as the Ronan Palace. Visitors to the Town Hall are limited, and weddings are sometimes hosted.Show Less - No.8
L'Eglise Sainte-Croix
4.4/55 ReviewsBordeaux1.6km from downtown"The Holy Cross Church is a very historical building. This church has a very long history. The Holy Cross Church is also 900 years old. Many things in the church can be visited. The internal environment is also quite large. [Fun] Fun is also very interesting"Highlights: The Church of Santa Croce was built in the 11th to 12th centuries and is a historic church building rebuilt in the 19th century. This church is not overly extravagant as a place for general church activities, but the beauty of sculpture and architecture traverses the context of history and still attracts people to visit today.Show Less - No.9
Eglise St-Pierre de Gradignan
4.3/53 ReviewsGradignan7.6km from downtown
"The cathedral began in the 1880s and is very well preserved in painted glass. It has historically been used as a detention center, but it is a little far from the center of Bordeaux. The nearest attraction is the Nature House and there is now church service." - No.10
Palais Gallien
4.2/514 ReviewsBordeaux1.1km from downtown"The Galian Palace is a famous historical monument in Bordeaux. This palace has a history of more than 1,000 years. It has only one wall and passage left, but it is vaguely visible that his past glory is now one of the symbols of Bordeaux. It is also a must-visit attraction to visit Bordeaux. Don't be wrong."Highlights: The Palais Garien is the surviving Gallo-Roman ruins in Bordeaux, an open-air amphitheater built in the 3rd century AD that once held 15,000 spectators, and now only a few remnants of the arches remain.Show Less - No.11
Prieure de Cayac
4.0/52 ReviewsGradignan8.7km from downtown
"The pigeon is flying next to it, it blooms in silence, it belongs to the Byzantine style, it feels great, and the exotic style is simple and solemn." - No.12
Basilique Saint-Seurin
4.3/57 ReviewsBordeaux700m from downtown"We spent nearly an hour visiting St. Selen's Cathedral, however there weren't so many tourists, beautiful stained glass windows, a lovely engraving entrance, and a very interesting secret visit, there is a very interesting archaeological site to explore outside, well worth a visit! !"Highlights: The Cathedral of Saint Serin is located in the west of the center of Bordeaux. It was built in the sixth century. It is an ancient church in Bordeaux and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The church has an intricately vaulted front porch, engraved pillars of demons, spires and cellars. Saint-Fort is buried here in the 11th century crypt, as well as a large number of sarcophagi from the Mérovingien dynasty.Show Less - No.13
Cimetiere de la Chartreuse
3.8/54 ReviewsBordeaux884m from downtown"This cemetery is also a cemetery for more famous people in France. The environment of this place is also relatively good. There are many quiet tombstones in this cemetery, which is also a very commemorative place. [Fun] Fun hunger is also very good"
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