A maze of cobbled streets punctuated by squares and shady squares, Old Bordeaux, from St-Pierre to St-Éloi, invites you to daydream. Nestling between the Porte Cailhau and the Grosse Cloche, the last vestiges of the fortress and its ramparts, the 18th-century buildings with their renovated ochre facades, bas-reliefs, wrought-iron gates and secret courtyards have preserved the medieval soul of the faubourg. Trendy wine bars, restaurants and boutiques perpetuate the tradition and heritage of this lively, commercial district.