Porte Cailhau
Historical landmark · Bordeaux ·

Porte Cailhau

Historical landmark · Bordeaux ·

Medieval city gate with interactive exhibits and panoramic views

historic monument
city gate
old city door
nice photos
amazing architecture
history
magical at night
medieval feeling
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Rated 4.2 stars by 16 reviewers
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Pl. du Palais, 33000 Bordeaux, France Get directions

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Pl. du Palais, 33000 Bordeaux, France Get directions

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Porte Cailhau

Deb F.

Google
This was our best port so far. Right in the heart of the city. Amazing architecture/history, great shopping, lots of great attractions in easy walking distance. Lots of open spaces and so many casual places to get food and a drink. As the grape/ growing region of the Garonne Valley was so close to the port/ 50 minutes away by bus, we ventured to the village of Saint Emillion, it was beautiful. Our whole experience was excellent.

Claire V.

Google
We found Port Cailhau at dusk after a lovely day at the northern end of the city. We travelled by tram to the Cité du Vin museum, visited the food market to the left before AND afterthe museum (great food) then walked down to Les Hangars where we took a river taxi to Stalingrad. We walked across the bridge as the sun set and found Port Cailhau on the other side. Lovely end to a lovely day.

Garry I.

Google
What an experience. For €7 you cant complain. All interactions are also in English and explains everything very well. Well worth a visit.

Luca

Google
Nice style. This was the old city door, just few steps from the river/port.

Matt- F.

Google
Worth a walk to see. I didn't go inside, but it's a nice looking building from both sides to get some nice photos.

Mahima I.

Google
It’s a really nice to visit this medieval monument. It’s 4 floors , the stairs are small and give a medieval feeling and the AI presentations are really interactive. Totally worth it if you wanna see Bordeaux from high and learn some history about the region

BradinHK

Google
We really enjoyed seeing this large city gate built in 1494. It was part of the defensive wall around Bordeaux during the Middle Ages. It seems the 35 metre tall city gate remains much the same as it did when originally constructed. It is an attractive historic monument worth viewing from both sides while sightseeing around the area.

garry V.

Google
This is a magnificent gateway but go back a night as it and the whole square is lit and it becomes magical