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...

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...

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.