The current Great Synagogue of Bordeaux was built between 1877 and 1882. It is the seat of the Sephardic community, whose presence in Bordeaux increased from the sixteenth century. It is one of the largest synagogues in Europe and is classified as a historical monument since 1998.
Restored for nearly twenty years by the association of the Institute of the Good Shepherd in Bordeaux, which has occupied the premises since 2002, this church, of which only the facade is visible on the street, has a colourful decor and a warm and pious atmosphere, rendered in particular by the stained glass windows of the choir. It also benefits from a choice location, as it is in the middle of a historic district of Bordeaux.
With its length of 45 meters and its width of almost 19 meters, the church is one of the largest buildings built in France by the Jesuits. Its design and style are in keeping with the Baroque architectural movement. The interior impresses with its harmonious proportions, architectural sobriety and decorative richness. Classified as a Historic Monument in September 1997, it was endowed in 2006 with a chandelier created by the Bordeaux artist Jean-François Buisson.
A regional example of Gothic architecture completed in the early modern period and restored in the mid-18th century. The building was extended between 1901 and 1903 with a new western bay and a new façade.
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