Portal de France: A historic city gate in Céret

Portal de France: A historic city gate in Céret

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Explore the history of the Portal de France, a city gate in Céret inscribed as a historical monument.

The Portal de France is an element of the old fortifications in the commune of Céret, located in the Pyrénées-Orientales.

This historic city gate is situated in the town center, near the Place de la République and facing the Rue du même nom. It is part of the old fortified enclosure of Céret, which was built between the XIIIe and XVe centuries.

The Portal de France was added to the supplementary inventory of historical monuments by a decree on November 16, 1949. It remains a significant site within the city's heritage, listed as a monument historique.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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