Photos: Jansola724, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Léon Pourtau, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Benreis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo credits
Photos: Jansola724, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Léon Pourtau, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Benreis, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Saint-Michel basilica and its leaning tower
Your local guide
Julien Dubosc
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Highlights
- A Gothic facade in close detail
- A bell tower standing visibly off true
- Centuries of work to keep it upright
- One of the city's oldest quarters
- A square with a rougher, older feel
About this tour
This call covers the Gothic basilica in one of the city's oldest quarters and its freestanding, visibly leaning tower. You see the church facade first, then step into the square for a full view of the tower beside it. I explain what has kept the structure standing despite the lean.
We spend time on the facade before moving into the open square, taking live questions about the tower's condition and history along the way. A short note on the basilica's age follows by message.
This suits anyone drawn to older, less polished corners of the city. It also pairs naturally with a market call in the same square on another day.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Bordeaux before heading out.
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Basilica facade 21 min
The camera pans across the Gothic front of the church, and I point out the carved detail around the main doorway before we step back for a wider view.
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The Flèche Saint-Michel 21 min
You see the tall bell tower standing slightly apart from the church, visibly leaning, and I explain what has been done over the years to keep it stable.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Bordeaux: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Foie gras and Chartrons, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Paris time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Bordeaux, showing you Basilica facade and The Flèche Saint-Michel live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet, the link comes with your booking. I show the basilica and its square live from outside.
Times shown in Paris time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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