The visit
The Saint-Michel spire is one of those landmarks that can be spotted from afar and has shaped the city’s skyline since the Middle Ages. Standing 114 metres tall, it is the fourth-tallest bell tower in France.
Opening hours
April to October
Open daily
From 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm
Adult price: €7 / Concession price: €5
Free for under-13s and City Pass holders
No booking required – Tickets available on site or online.
Prices
* Reduced admission for disabled visitors, students, jobseekers, over-65s, Musée d’Aquitaine ticket holders.
Foire aux Questions
How many people are allowed in the de St Michel’s spire at any one time?
For safety reasons, the capacity is limited to 19 people.
Can I bring my dog with me?
No pets allowed, except guide dogs.
How many floors and steps are there?
There are 3 floors and 230 steps.
How do I book a group tour?
Groups are limited to 19 people (including the group leader). School groups and other groups should book through the Tourist Office’s Guided Tours Desk by emailing: groupes@bordeaux-tourisme.com
Are there lockers at the reception area of de St Michel’s spire where visitors can leave their belongings during the tour?
No, there are no secure lockers in the building.
Discover Bordeaux
Adresse
- 16 place Meynard
- 33000 Bordeaux
Visible from afar, the spire has shaped the skyline of Bordeaux since the Middle Ages. A symbol of the ambition of the parish of Saint-Michel, it towers over the flamboyant Gothic basilica, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela.
Beyond its religious role, it embodies the heritage and identity of Bordeaux
