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HISTORY BORDEAUX: history of the door Cailhau of Bordeaux
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 Door Cailhau History |
The door Cailhau (its name evokes pebbles accumulated in its feet by the Garonne which served for ballasting vessels), built in the end of the XVth century, was a part of ramparts.
She acted as triumphal arch and as defensive door.
Of Gothic style the Renaissance (machicolations, aigues roofs: 35 metres high, attic windows, lanterns), this one contains a statue of king Charles VIII which took gained the battle of Fornoue in 1495.
Today this door takes you towards the district Saint Pierre and the Holy street Catherine.
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