Bordeaux Cathedral
cathédrale Saint-André de Bordeaux · 보르도
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:42
Welcome to the Cathédrale Saint-André, the most important religious monument in Bordeaux and a centerpiece of its UNESCO World Heritage status. Standing here on the Place Pey-Berland, you are looking at nearly a thousand years of…
Listen in the app2The Royal Gate — A Gothic Gateway1:26
The 'Porte Royale,' or Royal Gate, on the north side of the cathedral, is one of its most celebrated features. Built in the 13th century, it is a masterpiece of Gothic sculpture. …
Listen in the app3The Soaring Nave — Light and Space1:29
Step inside the cathedral, and you will immediately be struck by the sheer scale and luminosity of the nave. The interior of Saint-André is surprisingly wide and light-filled for a Gothic cathedral. …
Listen in the app4The Great Organ — A Masterpiece of Sound1:30
At the rear of the nave stands the magnificent Great Organ of Saint-André, one of the most powerful and beautiful instruments in France. The organ's history is as complex as the cathedral's itself. …
Listen in the app5The Pey-Berland Tower — A Detached Giant1:38
Standing proudly next to the cathedral, but entirely separate from it, is the Tour Pey-Berland. This 15th-century bell tower is named after Archbishop Pey Berland, who commissioned its construction to house the cathedral's…
Listen in the app6Historical Tapestry — From Eleanor to the Revolution1:32
The Cathédrale Saint-André is a physical record of the shifting political tides of France and England. The most famous event in its history is undoubtedly the wedding of Eleanor of Aquitaine to Louis VII, King of France, in 1137. …
Listen in the app7Architectural Harmony — The Buttresses and Spires1:31
To truly appreciate the engineering of Saint-André, you must walk around its exterior and examine the complex system of flying buttresses. These stone 'arms' are the secret to Gothic architecture; they take the weight of the…
Listen in the app8Closing1:17
As we conclude our visit to the Cathédrale Saint-André, I hope you have felt the profound sense of history and spirituality that permeates these stones. From the royal vows of Eleanor of Aquitaine to the thunderous music of the…
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What is Bordeaux Cathedral?
Bordeaux Cathedral is a place in 보르도 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 보르도 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 12 min 05 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 44.8376, -0.5778 |
| Last updated |
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