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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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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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Isabella S.
Isabella S.
Visited in july 2025
Abbastanza interessante, bella la vista sui tetti del centro storico di Bordeaux
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JAVIER C.
JAVIER C.
Visited in july 2025
Puerta de la antigua muralla. Muy bonita para fotografiar.
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Joan L.
Joan L.
Visited in june 2025
We came because it is included in the Bordeaux Pass.
There are information about the history of Bordeaux which was interesing, the view is okay but not spectacular.
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JOo M.
JOo M.
Visited in june 2025
À pied : partez de la Porte de Bourgogne, puis rejoignez la Porte Cailhau( porte médiévale sur les quais de la Garonne.) Montez pour profiter d’une vue sur le fleuve et le Pont de Pierre. Poursuivez la balade dans le quartier animé de Saint‑Pierre, plein de charme et d’Histoire. Revenir sur les quais et marcher jusqu’à la Place de la Bourse, emblème du XVIIIᵉ siècle, et admirer le reflet du plus grand miroir d’eau.
Lieux incontournable de Bordeaux
NB: lieu non déservi par le tramway de juin à août 2025.
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Publicidad X.
Publicidad X.
Visited in june 2025
Este lugar data del año 1080 ???? es increíble que esta estructura siga impecable después de tantos años, es imponente y lleno de historia. Un lugar obligado para visitar si vienes a Bourdeaux
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