We started our self guided walk here at the Porte de Paris. Built by Louis XIV in 1692 to celebrate him conquering the city and as such it is an Arch of Triumph. Architecturally quite lovely.
We started our self guided walk here at the Porte de Paris. Built by Louis XIV in 1692 to celebrate him conquering the city and as such it is an Arch of Triumph. Architecturally quite lovely.
This late XVII century "porte" which according to history was built under the reign of King Louis XIV to celebrate his own victories is very nice to look at. It is said to have an Arc du Triomphe tou...
This late XVII century "porte" which according to history was built under the reign of King Louis XIV to celebrate his own victories is very nice to look at. It is said to have an Arc du Triomphe tou...
Old structure part which was one of the original gates into Lille. Worth taking a look and some photos. Not much to see otherwise as there's no access to the interior and while there are tall iron gat...
A good start to our self guided walking tour
We started our self guided walk here at the Porte de Paris. Built by Louis XIV in 1692 to celebrate him conquering the city and as such it is an Arch of Triumph. Architecturally quite lovely.
A good start to our self guided walking tour
We started our self guided walk here at the Porte de Paris. Built by Louis XIV in 1692 to celebrate him conquering the city and as such it is an Arch of Triumph. Architecturally quite lovely.
Historically important ...
This late XVII century "porte" which according to history was built under the reign of King Louis XIV to celebrate his own victories is very nice to look at. It is said to have an Arc du Triomphe tou...
Historically important ...
This late XVII century "porte" which according to history was built under the reign of King Louis XIV to celebrate his own victories is very nice to look at. It is said to have an Arc du Triomphe tou...
City Gate
Old structure part which was one of the original gates into Lille. Worth taking a look and some photos. Not much to see otherwise as there's no access to the interior and while there are tall iron gat...