Forts & citadels
Porte Cailhau
Bordeaux, France
Porte Cailhau stands guard at the gateway to Bordeaux’s medieval past and was completed in 1495 to celebrate Charles VIII’s Italian campaign. From its heights, capture the serpentine Garonne and the bustling Quai Richelieu below.
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- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
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