This is a historic site in Laon that was once a city gate, dating back to the 10th century, with a fountain under the gate.
The old Porte (gate) to the city is very impressive and well preserved. You get a good optic on the hill that the old city stood upon. Worth a visit!
A very fine and impressive example of a mediaeval fortified gateway - nice to see it surviving so fully!
I stumbled upon the entrance gate when walking through the city and just trying to soak in the city. Definitely worthwhile to pass by.
A perfect start to your exploration of Laon with it’s cobbled street leading up to the Cathedral behind.
Not a site that will take a lot of time to see but it interesting in that it's so old. One can imagine the carts and people who came through it centuries ago. My husband and I were parked below but as...
Old entrance to the city
The old Porte (gate) to the city is very impressive and well preserved. You get a good optic on the hill that the old city stood upon. Worth a visit!
Worth a look ....
A very fine and impressive example of a mediaeval fortified gateway - nice to see it surviving so fully!
An excellent illustration of how well preserved and authentic this city is
I stumbled upon the entrance gate when walking through the city and just trying to soak in the city. Definitely worthwhile to pass by.
Beautiful entrance gate.
A perfect start to your exploration of Laon with it’s cobbled street leading up to the Cathedral behind.
Medieval City GAte
Not a site that will take a lot of time to see but it interesting in that it's so old. One can imagine the carts and people who came through it centuries ago. My husband and I were parked below but as...