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CAILHAU DOOR

Fortifications / Ramparts
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Place du Palais, 33000Bordeaux, France Show on map
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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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LE.AP
LE.AP
Visited in january 2019
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De mon point de vue, la plus belle porte de Bordeaux. Elle donne sur les quais.
On peut également y entrer pour la maudite somme de 5.
En haut de la Porte la vue de Bordeaux est magnifique.
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rrrriton
rrrriton
Visited in november 2018
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Magnifique...
on la voit depuis la promenade des quais
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clems37
clems37
Visited in october 2018
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La Porte Cailhau est la plus belle porte de Bordeaux encore debout. C'est plus qu'une porte, un bâtiment en soi, sous lequel on peut passer à pied ou à vélo. On peut aussi rentrer dedans, 5€ l'entrée, pour voir une exposition sur sa construction et admirer la vue.
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futedj85
futedj85
Visited in december 2016
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A la fois porte défensive et arc de triomphe (présence d'une niche à l'effigie du roi), c'est un des monuments surmontés de tourelles que l'on n'oublie pas de photographier
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marmotte33
marmotte33
Visited in june 2016
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Une porte très originale qui a une architecture très joli. On a l'impression de rentrer dans un château. Elle a une ressemblance d'une entrée d'un château fort.
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