The Surviving Relic of Medieval France

In the heart of the medieval city of Vézénobres, a relic of the past stands tall - the House of Sabran Gate, one of the original gates dating back to the 12th century, and refurbished in the 18th. Known as the Sabran Gate locally, it's the sole gate of the five that has survived to this day.

Nestled in the heart of Vézénobres, the House of Sabran Gate, or Porte de Vézénobres if you will, commands a route to Uzès. Despite having an official name, Porte de Vézénobres, the locals affectionately call it the Sabran Gate. Out of the five medieval gates, this is the only one that remains standing today. It is strategically positioned on Rue de l’Horloge in Vézénobres, and was inscribed as a historical monument in 1964. As you traverse Rue de l’Horloge, you can catch a glimpse of a remnant of the old walls and the rampart walkway that stretches beyond the gate.

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The Surviving Relic of Medieval France: The House of Sabran Gate in Vézénobres

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