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The Cailhau gate (Historic Monument) or Gate of the Palace, was built in the 1495th century to celebrate the victory of Charles VIII, at Fornoue (Italy) in XNUMX, in which Cardinal d'Épinay, Archbishop of Bordeaux and part of the Bordeaux nobility.
This monument happily combines defensive elements (location of the portcullis and deadlock on the 1st floor, machicolation crowning, crenellated gallery, wooden shutters on the second floor) and decorative elements (windows and skylights, steeple and conical roofs covered with slate). On the quay side, there is a statue of King Charles VIII in the center, on his left the statue of Cardinal d'Epinay and on his right that of Saint John, patron saint of the Jurade.

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Opening hours from January 3 to March 31:
Monday, Tuesday > Closed
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday > 14-18 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday >11 a.m.-13 p.m. & 14 p.m.-18 p.m.

Opening hours from April 1 to October 31:
Every day >10 a.m.-13 p.m. & 14 p.m.-18 p.m.

Free on the first Sunday of the month.

Open from January 03, 2024 to March 31, 2024
DaysDuration:
Wednesday 14:00am to 18:00pm
Thursday 14:00am to 18:00pm
Friday 14:00am to 18:00pm
Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 13:00 p.m. and 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 13:00 p.m. and 14:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.

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