Église Saint-Bruno, Bordeaux, France

Saint-Bruno Church was built in 1611-1620 in Baroque style. During the French Revolution in 1793 it was razed and sold as a national property. It was turned back to church in 1820.

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Antoine M (4 years ago)
In awe of its magnificent baroque façade of three parts with the statue of Madonna and Child above the door, even before I went inside! This of course the very first Baroque Church built in Bordeaux, completed in 1620! What's really intriguing is how the inside completely different from the outside. It's more of a "barrel" form with exquisite frescoes ornamented ceiling and a main altar with Corinthian columns supporting a stunning circular pediment. A registered national monument and a treasure for any visitors. I absolutely admire this Baroque Church.

Lucas clover alcole (4 years ago)
Amazing church with great fresco's and an amazing altar. The mass is also incredible as they have a superb choir and the priest says the mass perfectly, I highly recommend visiting and attending mass here!

JAOUAD El Assam (4 years ago)
Magnificent Architecture beauty Chapel

Jeffrey Ruthven (5 years ago)
Easy location to park car behind the church. Amazing parish dedicated to FSSP. Mass was simple and easy to follow. Young crowd of parishioners and families. Beautiful cemetery in front.

Becky Delgado (5 years ago)
Beautiful church and wonderful masses in latin. The abbés are most welcoming and very caring.

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