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Address Place Pey Berland, 33000 Bordeaux, France Hours Closed today MondayClosedTuesday10AM–12:30PM, 2–5:30PMWednesday10AM–12:30PM, 2–5:30PMThursday10AM–12:30PM, 2–5:30PMFriday10AM–12:30PM, 2–5:30PMSaturday10AM–12:30PM, 2–5:30PMSunday10AM–12:30PM, 2–5:30PMSuggest an edit Similar Bordeaux Cathedral, Porte Cailhau, Église Catholique Saint‑Eloi, Place de la Bourse, Basilica of St Michael - Bordeaux | ||
Tour Pey Berland, named for its patron Pey Berland, is located in Bordeaux at the Place Pey Berland next to Cathédrale Saint-André.
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History
Its construction was from 1440 to 1500 at the initiative of the archbishop of the same name. Crowned a steeple, it has remained isolated from the rest of the Cathedral to protect the Cathedral from the vibrations of the bells. After the completion, the church had initially no money for the purchase of bells, therefore the tower was used for housing until 1790. After 1790, a lead factory was set up in the tower. Bells were installed after 1851 and the tower began to be used for its original purpose.
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