Bordeaux - Saint-Seurin

Saint-Seurin was originally built outside the city walls close to an ancient necropolis. The Abbey of St. Seurin bears the name of the venerated fourth bishop of Bordeaux. A first building, confirmed towards mid 5th century, got destroyed during the 8th century Norman invasions. It was reconstructed above the crypt of St. Seurin from the 11th to 13th centuries.

The church underwent important modifications and got a new facade during the 19th century. Behind this facade parts of the Romanesque portal got saved and so the birds still share the pine-cones.

Bordeaux was a major halt on the Via Turonensis and the grave of Saint-Seurin was an important place for the many pilgrims.