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Basilique Saint-Michel — Attraction in Bordeaux

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Basilique Saint-Michel
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The Basilica of St Michael, is a Flamboyant Gothic church in Bordeaux, France. In 1998, UNESCO designated the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France as a World Heritage Site, including the three main churches of Bordeaux: the basilica of St Severinus, the basilica of St Michael and the cathedral of St Andrew.
Nearby attractions
Flèche de la Basilique Saint-Michel
16 Pl. Meynard, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Porte de Bourgogne
Pl. de Bir Hakeim, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Grosse Cloche
Rue Saint-James, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Porte Cailhau
Pl. du Palais, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Église Sainte-Croix de Bordeaux
1 Pl. Pierre Renaudel, 33800 Bordeaux, France
5UN7 GALLERY
57 Rue de la Rousselle, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Saint Eligius Church
Rue Saint-James, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Square Dom Bedos
Rue Jacques d'Welles, 33800 Bordeaux, France
Place André Meunier
6 Pl. André Meunier dit Mureine, 33800 Bordeaux, France
John Doe Escape Game Bordeaux
7 Rue d'Alembert, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Nearby restaurants
Monkey Mood
11 Rue Camille Sauvageau, 33800 Bordeaux, France
Tripletta Saint Michel
30 Pl. Meynard, 33800 Bordeaux, France
La Gigi devient Café Bonart - Delicatessen Bar Bistrot
32 Rue des Allamandiers, 33800 Bordeaux, France
Le Rizana
7 Rue Gaspard Philippe, 33800 Bordeaux, France
Beirut Kitchen - Cantine du levant
8 Quai de la Grave, 33800 Bordeaux, France
Chez Thérèse
28 Pl. Meynard, 33000 Bordeaux, France
Meson La Venta
17 Pl. Meynard, 33000 Bordeaux, France
La Table Deruelle
9 Rue Gaspard Philippe, 33800 Bordeaux, France
Le Bistrot du Cachalot
19 Pl. Canteloup, 33800 Bordeaux, France
Repas Pour Geek
51 Rue de la Fusterie, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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Basilique Saint-Michel

16 Pl. Meynard, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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The Basilica of St Michael, is a Flamboyant Gothic church in Bordeaux, France. In 1998, UNESCO designated the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France as a World Heritage Site, including the three main churches of Bordeaux: the basilica of St Severinus, the basilica of St Michael and the cathedral of St Andrew.

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attractions: Flèche de la Basilique Saint-Michel, Porte de Bourgogne, Grosse Cloche, Porte Cailhau, Église Sainte-Croix de Bordeaux, 5UN7 GALLERY, Saint Eligius Church, Square Dom Bedos, Place André Meunier, John Doe Escape Game Bordeaux, restaurants: Monkey Mood, Tripletta Saint Michel, La Gigi devient Café Bonart - Delicatessen Bar Bistrot, Le Rizana, Beirut Kitchen - Cantine du levant, Chez Thérèse, Meson La Venta, La Table Deruelle, Le Bistrot du Cachalot, Repas Pour Geek
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paroissebordeauxsaintjean.fr

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Nearby attractions of Basilique Saint-Michel

Flèche de la Basilique Saint-Michel

Porte de Bourgogne

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Flèche de la Basilique Saint-Michel

Flèche de la Basilique Saint-Michel

4.5

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Porte de Bourgogne

Porte de Bourgogne

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Grosse Cloche

Grosse Cloche

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Porte Cailhau

Porte Cailhau

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Bordeaux Guided Walking Tour in 2h
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Nearby restaurants of Basilique Saint-Michel

Monkey Mood

Tripletta Saint Michel

La Gigi devient Café Bonart - Delicatessen Bar Bistrot

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Chez Thérèse

Meson La Venta

La Table Deruelle

Le Bistrot du Cachalot

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Monkey Mood

Monkey Mood

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(504)

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Tripletta Saint Michel

Tripletta Saint Michel

4.7

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La Gigi devient Café Bonart - Delicatessen Bar Bistrot

La Gigi devient Café Bonart - Delicatessen Bar Bistrot

4.6

(307)

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Le Rizana

Le Rizana

4.3

(693)

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This imposing Flamboyant Gothic church lies at the heart of St-Michel. Begun in the 14th century, it took more than 200 years to complete and is best known for its impressive stained glass. With the exception of those in the Chapelle de Mons, all the original windows were destroyed during WWII, but the 1960s stained-glass windows are truly dazzling. Like the cathedral, the 114m-tall bell tower – nicknamed La Flèche – stands apart from the church and can be climbed. Views are panoramic.

Basilique Saint-Michel, Bordeaux Basilique Saint-Michel, Bordeaux (must see) The Basilica of Saint-Michel is a Catholic church located on Place Canteloup, a historic square close to the Pont de Pierre bridge. It was built at the turn of the 15th century in the Gothic Flamboyant style. A highly unusual design, it features a cruciform church building and a separate bell tower. The tower, which tapers to form an elegant, ornately decorated spire, is 114 meters tall and was built after the church building, sometime in the 15th century. It makes the Basilica of Saint-Michel the city’s tallest building, and the second tallest church in all of France.

The dizzying height of the tower makes it visible across much of Bordeaux, a flat city with relatively few tall buildings. It is worthwhile heading towards this landmark wherever you are in the city, as the church itself houses a number of interesting artifacts. The church pulpit depicts St Michael slaying a dragon, whilst the central stained glass window was designed by Couturat. Beneath the church lies a cemetery and catacombs from the city’s Roman era, which lay undiscovered until 1881.

Why You Should Visit: A gothic extravaganza on the outside, standing clear in the square. Easy to walk around and view from all angles. Inside is typical except for the marvelous 20th-century windows, some of the best modern stained-glass in Europe. One of the chapels is given over to information both on the glass in the basilica and on the 'modern masters'.

Tip: Sit outside by night in one of the many coffee/wine bars in the square and enjoy the view!

Opening Hours: Mon-Sat: 10am-12:30pm / 2-5:30pm;...

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9y

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Oh, Saint Michel! What memories of the mummies!

Before we get to that, let's say that the tower is well worth a visit, being attractive outside and for a couple of euros you can stagger up innumerable steps to get a great view across the city, picking out other landmarks.

But when I was young, a visit to St Michel included the creepy descent to the crypt, where there were dead people on display. Honest!

In my youth you could pay a few centimes and see and touch (poke!) sixty odd mummies that had been dug up from the old cemetery in the 18th century and were displayed in the crypt, leaning against the walls in the main. Just leaning there.

Real live mummies!

Well, real dead people. Mummified bodies, conserved by the nature of the soil in the cemetery. With their skin shrivelled to their bones, and rags and tatters of clothing in some cases. A favourite visit for all of us kids - you could touch them!

In the 80s or 90s they decided that this was inappropriate and took them away for burial again.

A few years ago - in summer 2013 it was I think - they set up an exhibition in the St Michel crypt, with a short film showing what the original exhibition was like. There is an extract from the guided tour of the 50's with the guide helpfully pointing out that such-and-such a body has only one eyeball in the two eye sockets. It costs €5, including going up to the top of the tower.

It'll give you the shivers, and show how tastes - and awareness - has changed in the...

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1y

Basílica de San Miguel. Este edificio religioso es uno de los tesoros arquitectónicos más destacados de la ciudad. Sin duda, una parada obligada para los amantes de la historia, la cultura y la belleza artística. Su majestuosidad cautiva por su rica historia, su impresionante arquitectura y su atmósfera espiritual. La Basílica de San Miguel es una joya arquitectónica y un testimonio vivo de la historia de Burdeos. Su visita te permitirá sumergirte en el pasado glorioso de la ciudad y apreciar la magnificencia de la arquitectura gótica flamígera. Desde sus alturas, podrás disfrutar de unas vistas panorámicas impresionantes de la ciudad, lo que la convierte en un lugar perfecto para capturar fotografías inolvidables. Se encuentra en el corazón de Burdeos, por lo que es fácilmente accesible desde cualquier punto de la ciudad. A lo largo de los siglos, el edificio ha sufrido modificaciones y ampliaciones, reflejando diferentes estilos arquitectónicos, como el gótico flamígero. Durante la Revolución Francesa, la basílica sufrió daños significativos y fue utilizada como almacén. A partir del siglo XIX, se emprendieron trabajos de restauración que devolvieron al lugar a su esplendor original. Hoy en día, la basílica es un monumento histórico y un importante lugar de culto en Burdeos. La Basílica de San Miguel destaca por su impresionante arquitectura gótica. Su fachada principal presenta una profusión de detalles tallados en piedra, con esculturas que representan escenas bíblicas y figuras emblemáticas. El rosetón central es uno de los más grandes de Francia y ofrece una impresionante iluminación natural al interior. Las vidrieras multicolores, que datan de diferentes épocas, filtran la luz de manera mágica, pintando el ambiente con tonalidades vibrantes. Una de las características más destacadas de la Basílica de San Miguel es su torre campanario, conocida como la Flecha de San Miguel. La particularidad es que, al igual que la Catedral de Saint-André, también está separada del santuario. Esta majestuosa estructura de 114 metros de altura se alza sobre el horizonte y es un hito de la ciudad. Desde lo alto de la flecha, podrás disfrutar de unas vistas panorámicas impresionantes de Burdeos y sus alrededores. Sin embargo, ten en cuenta que la subida a la flecha requiere de una buena condición física, ya que implica ascender por una estrecha escalera de caracol. Dentro de la Basílica de San Miguel de Burdeos encontrarás una variedad de tesoros artísticos y elementos sagrados que te cautivarán. Al adentrarte en su interior, serás recibido por una atmósfera serena y una sensación de reverencia. Aquí tienes algunos aspectos destacados de lo que podrás encontrar : Arquitectura impresionante: Las naves de la basílica se extienden majestuosamente, con columnas altas y arcos góticos que crean una sensación de grandeza y belleza. Observa los detalles arquitectónicos meticulosamente tallados y admira las vidrieras multicolores que bañan el interior con una luz mágica. Capilla de la Virgen: En la capilla de la Virgen, descubrirás una escultura de gran importancia, la Virgen María con el Niño Jesús. Esta obra de arte, que data del siglo XIV, es una representación venerada y un ejemplo excepcional del arte religioso de la época. Retablos y pinturas: A lo largo de la basílica, podrás apreciar retablos y pinturas de diferentes períodos. Estas obras de arte sacro cuentan historias bíblicas y exhiben una habilidad artística excepcional. Tómate un momento para contemplar los detalles y las expresiones en cada una de ellas. Espiritualidad y tranquilidad: La Basílica de San Miguel es un lugar de culto activo, y podrás experimentar un ambiente de recogimiento y espiritualidad mientras recorres el interior. Si quieres tomarte un momento para la reflexión personal o la oración, encontrarás un entorno...

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