Bordeaux: Eleanor of Aquitaine & Medieval Bordeaux Tour｜France

Step into medieval Bordeaux and discover the people, places and events that shaped one of the most important cities of medieval Europe.

Your journey begins among the Gothic churches, ancient streets and hidden corners that still preserve the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. As you walk through the historic center, learn how Bordeaux evolved from a prosperous river port into a powerful regional capital connected to kingdoms, merchants and noble families across Europe.

Explore the remarkable religious heritage of the city, including Saint-Michel Basilica and Saint-André Cathedral, whose soaring architecture reflects the wealth and ambitions of medieval Bordeaux. Along the way, uncover the role played by guilds, merchants and craftsmen in the development of urban life.

Pass through Porte Cailhau and admire the Grosse Cloche, two of the city's most iconic medieval monuments. These landmarks reveal how Bordeaux defended itself, administered justice and displayed civic power during centuries of political change.

A central theme of the tour is the extraordinary story of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Discover how her marriage transformed the destiny of both France and England and helped place Bordeaux at the heart of one of medieval Europe's most influential political networks. Learn how the city prospered during the period of English rule and became a key center of trade and diplomacy during the Hundred Years' War.

Combining architecture, politics, commerce and daily life, this walking tour offers a fascinating introduction to the medieval city that still lies beneath modern Bordeaux.