Porte de Bourgogne - Bordeaux (Bastide / Saint-Pierre)
The Porte de Bourgogne is a monumental neoclassical arch located on Place Bir-Hakeim, at the junction between Bordeaux's historic center and the Bastide district. Built between 1750 and 1755 to the designs of architect André Portier, it marks the ancient eastern entrance to the city, on the route de Paris. Inspired by Roman arches, it replaced the old medieval Salinières gateway and bears witness to the urban transformation of the XVIIIᵉ century.
Heritage, traffic and environment
Listed as a historic monument, the gateway is now surrounded by streetcar and traffic lines, but remains a major architectural landmark in the Bordeaux landscape. It stands close to the Pont de Pierre, linking the two banks of the Garonne. Its central position makes it a popular crossing point for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users.
Access, opening hours and public
Porte de Bourgogne is freely accessible at all times. It is served by streetcar lines A and C, several bus lines and a self-service bicycle park. Highly visible, it is often a meeting place or stopping-off point for students, local residents and tourists.
Practical info
- Address: Place Bir-Hakeim, 33000 Bordeaux
- Access: streetcar A and C (Porte de Bourgogne stop), bus lines 16, 24, 471, self-service bicycle hire.
- Opening hours: free access, permanent pedestrian traffic
- Accessibility: on one level, accessible to all
- Public: students, residents, tourists, transport users