Porte Cailhau: Entry Ticket at Porte Cailhau

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Climb the stairs and view the bridge

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Visit Bordeaux's Porte Cailhau, a 500-year-old monument that once served as a defensive gate. See its military design and Renaissance elegance in features like the machicolations and portcullis. Examine detailed window carvings and sculptures, reflecting the artistic revival of the time. As you walk through, observe each stone that tells a story from history and see the new displays inside. Climb the stairs to the oak beams for a view of the nearby bridge.

Why you'll love it

  • Enter a 500-year-old defensive gate in central Bordeaux
  • Spot original machicolations, portcullis and Renaissance carvings
  • Examine detailed window sculptures from the artistic revival period
  • Climb the stairs to oak beam level for views of the bridge
  • Explore new displays inside the historic monument

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Suitable for all ages

Where you'll be

Porte Cailhau, Pl. du Palais

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