Saint-André Cathedral and Tour Pey-Berland
Bordeaux, France
Saint-André Cathedral and its separate bell tower form one of Bordeaux’s most distinctive architectural groups. The cathedral’s layered history includes the marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine and the future Louis VII, while the freestanding Tour Pey-Berland offers a different perspective over the city. Visit the church at an unhurried pace, then consider the tower if you are comfortable climbing stairs. Reserve the tower separately and check access arrangements, as the climb is a different experience from entering the cathedral.