A visit to Vieux Bordeaux is best approached as it would have been centuries ago - through the defensive site of rue du Palais. Here, in the 15th century, the Porte Chailou was built as a testament to King Charles VIII's conquest of the Kingdom of Naples. Inspired by his campaign in Italy, it is a Gothic-Renaissance-style building with tall turrets and castle windows looking out to sweeping sea views.
Cruise along the River Garonne. Most boat tours take off from the city pier in front of the Royal Square, known as Place de la Bourse, which is reflected in the majestic Miroir d'Eau. Excursions cruise past Napoleon's Pont de Pierre bridge and the Pont Jacques Chaban Delmas suspension bridge, which connect th...
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