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Abbatiale Sainte-Croix de Bordeaux

Sainte-Croix is a Romanesque church whose sculpted west front is worth seeing even if the interior is closed. Its organ adds a second reason to enter.

Abbatiale Sainte-Croix de Bordeaux

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Why go

The church preserves a visible link to the Benedictine abbey that stood here. On the facade, look for the elders of the Apocalypse alongside carvings of the months, zodiac signs and rope-pullers. If the doors are open, the Dom Bedos organ gives the visit another focus beyond the stonework outside.

What to look for

  • Apocalypse elders, zodiac signs and other figures carved on the west facade.
  • The contrast between the Romanesque front and the later belfry.
  • The Dom Bedos organ inside, when the church is open.

Useful to know

  • Start with the west facade so the visit remains worthwhile if you cannot enter.
  • Check current church access before planning around the organ.

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Outdoor visit · 30–45 min

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