St. Paul's Church, Bordeaux

Name: St. Paul's Church
Address: 20 rue des Ayres, Bordeaux, 33000, France
Telephone: +33 5 56 00 66 00

#51 among attractions in Bordeaux

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The Saint-Paul-Saint-François-Xavier church, commonly known as Saint-Paul, is a French church of the XVII th century, located in the city center of Bordeaux, in the Gironde department and the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. It is assigned since its construction to Catholic worship.

It has been classified as a historical monument since December 18, 1997.

Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 44°50'14"N, 0°34'22"W

Address

20 rue des AyresHôtel de Ville Quinconces (Rue Sainte Catherine)Bordeaux 33000 France

Contact

+33 5 56 00 66 00

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St. Paul's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Paul's Church?

Nearby attractions include Grosse Cloche, Bordeaux (4 min walk), Musée d'Aquitaine, Bordeaux (4 min walk), Church of St. Eloi, Bordeaux (4 min walk), Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux (5 min walk).

How to get to St. Paul's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Paul's Church:

Tram

Sainte-Catherine • Lines: A (2 min walk)
Musée d'Aquitaine • Lines: B (5 min walk)

Bus

Sainte Catherine • Lines: 16 (4 min walk)
Sainte-Catherine • Lines: 16, 24 (5 min walk)

Train

Bordeaux-Saint-Jean (30 min walk)