Bordeaux, FR

Church of du Sacré-Cœur

This church was wanted by Cardinal Donnet in the image of the church crowning Montmartre, in the spirit of the buildings born of the military disaster and the dramatic events of 1870-1871.

About this building

Built from 1877 to 1903 by the architect Jean-Jules Mondet, an unsuccessful candidate in the Paris Sacré-Coeur competition, its style is a harmonious blend of neo-Romanesque and neo-Byzantine. Of large dimensions, it adopts a Latin cross plan, and a monumental spire at the transept crossing. A large choir leads to a reasonably sized chevet decorated with lancet berries, in a modern and colourful style.

Key Features

  • Architecture
  • Stained glass
  • Atmosphere / quiet space

Visitors information

  • Bus stop within 100m
  • Car park at the building
  • Accessible toilets nearby
  • Café within 500m
  • Space to secure your bike

Other nearby buildings

Basilica of St. Michael

The Basilica of Saint Michael was built from the 14th to the 16th century, it is characteristic of the flamboyant Gothic style. The basilica shares with the cathedral Saint-André the peculiarity of being equipped with a bell-tower independent of the rest of the church. The building is classified as a historical monument since 1846.

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