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Bordeaux Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Bordeaux, France. The structure is primarily built in the Gothic architectural style, with its construction spanning from the 12th to the 16th centuries. It holds significant historical importance as the site of the marriage between Eleanor of Aquitaine and the future King Louis VII of France in 1137. The cathedral complex is separated from its bell tower, the Tour Pey-Berland, and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site as part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela.
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Which royal wedding took place in Bordeaux Cathedral?
Eleanor of Aquitaine married the future Louis VII of France at Saint-André Cathedral on 25 July 1137. Louis became king shortly afterward, making Eleanor queen of France.
Is Bordeaux Cathedral the same building as the Pey-Berland Tower?
They form one cathedral complex, but the Tour Pey-Berland is a separate freestanding bell tower beside Saint-André. Construction of the tower began in the 15th century because ringing heavy bells in the cathedral itself could have endangered the structure.
Why does Bordeaux Cathedral combine several architectural styles?
The site developed over centuries, and major sections were rebuilt or expanded in the Gothic period. Fires, restoration and additions left the cathedral with Romanesque origins, Gothic portals and later architectural interventions.
Was another royal marriage held at Saint-André after Eleanor's wedding?
Yes. In 1615, Anne of Austria married Louis XIII there by proxy, while the French king was represented at the ceremony.
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