Old City Fortifications
Founded in 1280 by Jean de Grailly on behalf of the British king, Cadillac was once a walled city and still maintains the ancient town plan to an unusual degree. Two of the fortified doors still stand—the Porte de L'Horloge, with its old clock, and the Porte de la Mer—along with portions of the old ramparts and several period houses. The tourist office offers informative guided tours in English year-round.