Church, mosque or temple · France · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Bordeaux Cathedral and Pey-Berland Tower
Gothic cathedral with a separate bell tower you can climb.
For storytellers
Why Bordeaux Cathedral and Pey-Berland Tower matters
The cathedral of Saint-André looks out over a pleasant square. A separate bell tower stands beside it, and if you climb the spiral stairs you earn a view of Bordeaux's rooftops and river. The square in front is lively with students, so it also makes a good coffee stop.
Talking points
- The bell tower is separate from the church.
- You can climb the tower for views.
- The cathedral is a major Gothic landmark.
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