Basilica of St. Michael, Bordeaux

The Basilica of St Michael (Basilique Saint-Michel, in French), is a Flamboyant Gothic church in Bordeaux, France.

Basilica of Saint Michael of Bordeaux
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
DistrictRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Bordeaux
Location
LocationBordeaux, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Geographic coordinates44.83438°N 0.56506°W / 44.83438; -0.56506
Architecture
TypeMinor basilica
StyleGothic
Spire height114 metres (374 ft)
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Official namePart of Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France
CriteriaCultural: (ii), (iv), (vi)
Reference868
Inscription1998 (22nd Session)

In 1998, UNESCO designated the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France as a World Heritage Site, including the three main churches of Bordeaux : the basilica of St Severinus, the basilica of St Michael and the cathedral of St Andrew.

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