Porte Cailhau: Entry Ticket

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.