Retour à Bordeaux (1970-2023) Jour 16

Basilique Saint-Seurin. Built in Bordeaux at the dawn of the 11th century.

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 St. Andrew's cathedral.

The Palais Gallien was built in the 2nd century AD, during the period of Roman rule in Bordeaux. It was built as an amphitheatre for various public events. It was considered one of the most important buildings in the city.

During the Frankish invasion of Gaul between 275 and 276 the building was irreparably damaged. In the end, the arena was only used for 10 years. In 276, the Franks burned the arena for two days. As a result, most of the wooden supports were reduced to ashes, leaving only the stone walls.

Over the centuries, the Gallian Palace has undergone many changes in its use and ownership. In the Middle Ages the palace was used as a quarry for building materials and in the 16th century it was used as a fortress.

During the French Revolution, the amphitheatre was used as a place of execution and many people were guillotined there. Later, the palace was used again as a quarry, and many stones were taken from it to build other structures in the city.

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