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CAILHAU DOOR

Fortifications / Ramparts
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Place du Palais, 33000Bordeaux, France Show on map
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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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Marco R.
Marco R.
Visited in july 2025
Amazing medieval spot
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Borja F.
Borja F.
Visited in july 2025
Sitio emblemático para sacarse unas buenas fotos.
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Mireille F.
Mireille F.
Visited in july 2025
Un lieu incontournable à Bordeaux à visiter absolument ????
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Jean L.
Jean L.
Visited in july 2025
Et prendre le temps de faire la visite
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Patricia D.
Patricia D.
Visited in july 2025
Nous avons visité cette porte Cailhau où nous pouvons monter jusqu'en haut charpente en bois. Beaucoup d'explications bien conçues avec maquettes, vidéos et personnages. C'est une belle visite
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