Experts' Choice Award Cathedrale Saint-Andre Bordeaux
What the experts agree on
Bordeaux's most majestic cathedral blends Romanesque and Gothic styles across centuries of construction. While not France's finest Gothic work, the ornate 14th-century chancel contrasts beautifully with the older nave, and its UNESCO-listed
“This towering edifice, originally built in the early 12th century, was where Eleanor of Aquitaine celebrated her first (and ill-fated) marriage to Louis VII.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's "This may not be one of France's finer Gothic cathedrals, but the intricate 14th-century chancel makes an interesting contrast with the earlier nave." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"St-André cathedral is the most majestic of Bordeaux's churches." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Lording over the city, and a Unesco World Heritage site prior to the city's classification, the cathedral's oldest section dates from 1096." Full review
Travel + Leisure "You haven’t really been to a French city if you haven’t gaped in awe at its most famous cathedral, and in this case, it’s Cathédrale Saint-André, known locally as Bordeaux Cathedral...."
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