Situated in the town of Marvejols in the Lozère department, the Porte du Soubeyran marks the North entrance to the old town. It is the only one of the city's three gates that is open to visitors.
In 1360, the city built fortifications following repeated attacks from the Routiers. During this period, the gates of Chanelles, Soubeyran, and Thérond were established between imposing walls.
These gates were partly destroyed during an assault in 1586 by Catholic troops of the Duke of Joyeuse against the Protestant city. They were subsequently rebuilt starting in 1589 with financial aid from King Henri IV. The building was inscribed as a historic monument in 1925.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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