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Updated By nhcram on November 11, 2004

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Porte De Paris

by nhcram

There are three remaining gates of the city in existence and The port De Paris is the most striking of them.
It is close to the Town Hall and the belfry. It was erected between 1685 and 1692 and it features figures of Mars and Hercules symbolising War and Power. There isa drawbridge which crosses the moat garden.
The only downside to this manificent site is that it stands on a ver y busy roundabout!

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Updated By Helga67 on November 15, 2004

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Porte de Paris

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In 1667 Louis XIV of France besieged and captured Lille. To mark his victory, he ordered to build a huge triumphal arch similar to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
It's a unique and beautiful gate which was part of the city wall.

The tower on the right is the belfry of the town hall, built in 1932 . You can climb the 104 m-high belfry for a splendid view of Lille.

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By Mahieu on August 12, 2004

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There are four different gates to enter Lille, Porte de Paris being the most famous one. It was erected in the late 17th century to celebrate the capture of the town by Louis XIV. The decoration of the king expresses the power of the great king. On the right you can see Hercules, symbole of strength and on the left Mars the God of War.

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By bugulma on July 11, 2006

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Paris gate

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The gate was built in honour of the victory of Louis XIV to conquer Lille. Vollant architect built it in 1685-1692 (the square has the architect's name). The gate is in front of Bellfroi, the sign of commercial success of the city.

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Updated By Groverdean on July 16, 2005

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La Porte de Paris-Lille-France

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This impressive monument was built in the 17th century. It celebrates the capture of Lille by Louis the 14th in 1667. The architect of this gate had a lot to do with the town planning of Lille.

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	Porte de Paris: LA PORTE DE PARIS - PARIS GATE

By mel_bee on March 27, 2004

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	Porte de Paris: Porte de Paris entrance to the city of old

By pedmar on March 28, 2008

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Porte de Paris

by pedmar

great historical value as it once was the entrance to the city coming from Paris hence the Porte de ¨Paris

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Directions: near hotel de ville (city hall) rue de paris from the beltway A25 get on exit rue d'Arras.

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