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Step back into medieval Bordeaux: discover churches, guilds, fortifications, and the legacy of Eleanor of Aquitaine on this 2-hour walking tour through the city’s oldest streets.

Highlights

• Discover the Gothic Basilica of Saint-Michel and its crypt of mummies
• Stroll past Bordeaux’s oldest medieval houses and narrow alleys
• Explore Porte Cailhau, gateway to the Duchy of Aquitaine’s palace
• Admire the Grosse Cloche, symbol of medieval civic independence
• Relive the story of Eleanor of Aquitaine at Saint-André Cathedral

Description

Travel back to the Middle Ages and uncover the hidden soul of Bordeaux on this 2-hour walking tour. Begin at the Basilica of Saint-Michel, a Gothic masterpiece with its soaring spire, chapels funded by medieval guilds, and the mysterious crypt of mummies. Explore Place Meynard, once a bustling cemetery at the heart of local life, then wander through narrow streets lined with timber-framed houses, including the city’s oldest home on Rue Neuve. Pass through the majestic Porte Cailhau, both gate and triumphal arch, once leading to the Palace of the Dukes of Aquitaine. Visit Saint-Pierre Church, where religion and river trade met, and admire the Grosse Cloche, Bordeaux’s medieval belfry symbolizing civic power. Along Rue du Mirail, feel the authentic atmosphere of medieval urban life. The tour concludes at the Cathedral of Saint-André and Pey-Berland Tower, where the story of Eleanor of Aquitaine unfolds—a queen whose marriage reshaped the destiny of France and England. This immersive journey reveals Bordeaux as a city of faith, commerce, power, and legends.

Includes

Guided tour

Important Information

• Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Check weather forecast and dress appropriately. Bring a camera for photos.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund