Porte de Bourgogne

a city gate like a triumphal arch

When crossing the Pont de Pierre one usually enters Bordeaux at the Porte de Bourgogne by the Place Bir Hakeim. Before the bridge was opened in 1822 visitors had to cross the river Garonne by boat. Wh...

Like a fish out of water?

This Classical Roman style triumphal arch is grand and glorious. It is huge and grabs the attention of everyone in the area. It looks like the Arc de Triumph and it is an historical monument. But i...

Arch Entry

This is a very impressive arc de triomphe, a gate into the older part of town. You will want to find the right place to take a photo and that is about it.

First door from the tram

Original Text

It is one of the six entrance doors to the city that was in Bordeaux when it was a murmured city and our first vision of it was through the tram glasses, without knowing what it was ...

The door.

Original Text

The city is a small town of the medieval walls, which is easily recognized by its large size and by being near the Pont de Pierre.