Bordeaux: Eleanor of Aquitaine & Medieval Bordeaux Tour

Overview

Step into medieval Bordeaux and discover the people, places and events that shaped one of the most important cities of medieval Europe. The tour unveils forgotten stories and hidden places, such as the mummy crypt of Saint-Michel and the former cemetery at Place Meynard. Discover the traces of medieval daily life, through preserved timber-framed houses and narrow streets. The tour highlights the role of guilds and river trade, which fueled Bordeaux’s prosperity in the Middle Ages. It shows how the city was a crossroads where faith, power, and commerce intertwined, from churches to fortified gates. By following in the footsteps of the Dukes of Aquitaine and Eleanor, it brings to life historic figures who shaped Europe’s destiny. The contrast between Gothic monuments and the lively atmosphere of the old quarters offers a vivid and tangible vision of the past. It’s a tour that restores Bordeaux’s medieval soul, often overlooked in favor of its classical and wine heritage.