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CAILHAU DOOR

Fortifications / Ramparts
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Place du Palais, 33000Bordeaux, France Show on map
05.56.00.66.00
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2025
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2025

A triumphal arch and defensive bastion, the Porte Cailhau celebrates the victory of Charles VIII and keeps watch over Bordeaux. A visit is a must!

The Porte Cailhau was erected between 1493 and 1496 to commemorate Charles VIII's victory at Fornoue in Italy. The jurats wished to celebrate the monarchy through this edifice combining triumphal arch and defensive structure. On the Place du Palais, lined with bars and restaurants, the Porte Cailhau is three storeys high, with an oval plan and classic defensive features: wooden casements, knocker, portcullis, garrison quarters and machicolations. Pass through the gate to admire the view of Bordeaux and the Pont de Pierre.

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steve c.
steve c.
Visited in july 2025
Landing for boat trip. Beautiful architecture. Good selection of bars/restaurants.
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Thomas S.
Thomas S.
Visited in july 2025
20240902_wunderschönes Bauwerk mitten in Bordeaux
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Margot M.
Margot M.
Visited in july 2025
Visite intéressante et surprenante, il est rare de pouvoir visiter un lieu comme celui-ci. Le site propose de nombreux éléments interactifs, ce qui est très ludique pour la visite. On voit bien la transformation de Bordeaux au fil des époques. Très instructif
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Acia S.
Acia S.
Visited in july 2025
Lindíssimo!
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washfix1
washfix1
Visited in july 2025
Beautiful old building
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