Tour Pey-berland de Bordeaux

A solitary stone sentinel on Place Pey-Berland, the Pey-Berland Tower is the independent bell tower of Bordeaux's Saint-André Cathedral. Erected in the 15th century in the Flamboyant Gothic style, it was built separately to protect the main building from the vibrations of the heavy bells. Crowned with a gilded statue of Our Lady of Aquitaine, this slender tower is one of Bordeaux's most beloved heritage symbols, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Climbing its 231 steps offers a physical challenge rewarded by an unforgettable view. From its exterior galleries, one discovers a 360° panoramic view of the pink-tiled rooftops, the spire of Saint-Michel, and the majestic curves of the Garonne River. It is the ideal vantage point to understand the urban layout of the "Sleeping Beauty" and admire the architectural details of the cathedral's buttresses, which one overlooks from a breathtaking vantage point.