PARIS DOOR
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The Porte de Paris, built by the architect Simon Vollant, is one of the gates that make up the old city walls.
The Porte de Paris is one of the gates that make up the old city walls. It was built by the architect Simon Vollant, who gave his name to the square where it is located. A masterpiece of military art, it was classified as a historical monument in 1875. It has two different facades to represent the entrance and exit of the city. With a height of 32 m, its massive side pays tribute to the military rigor. On its central part, the coat of arms of Lille, while the baroque figures at the top recall the splendor of the court of Louis XIV.
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Visited in january 2023
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Un peu décentralisé mais nous y sommes allez à pied. Juste à côté du Beffroi :)
Visited in september 2021
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Porte historique
Fortification majestueuse dans un quartier moins touristique mais qui mérite tout de même un détour.
Visited in february 2019
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bel accueil à Lille
Cette place avec son arc de Triomphe vous accueille très agréablement lors de votre arrivée à Lille. La vue depuis le Beffroi sur ce monument est très jolie.
Visited in august 2018
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J’adore magnifique monument la Porte de Paris vaut le détour !
Visited in october 2018
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Imposante porte appartenant aux anciens remparts de Lille. A 100m du beffroi. Tres belle architecture.
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