Porte de Paris

🇫🇷“Porte de Paris” is an Arc de Triomphe built in the 17th century to commemorate Louis XIV conquering the city.

🇫🇷 Across the street from the Porte de Paris, there's something commonly seen in Belgium and north of France: a Belfry (bell towers), the word comes from the Middle English berfrey, a term for a wooden tower used in medieval times.
🇫🇷 People can climb to the top of the Belfry at 104 meters to get a panoramic view of the Lille , but we did not have enough time (that is my excuse anyway 😅)

It looks very nice in winter covered in snow

Porte de Paris: Arch monument built in the 17th century to commemorate Louis XVI's capture of the city. The Beffroi de Lille is next to this iconic monument. Those who want to see the bird's eye view of the city of Lille should definitely visit the Beffroi. The pics are from the Beffroi.

Impressive arch monument built in the 17th century to celebrate the capture of Lille by Louis XVI. Beautiful flowers grow there in the Spring, what makes the arch even more attractive!

Nice and quiet and a beautiful building for a stroll around.

A very impressive victory arc! The free walking tours run from under the arc, and it's a very easy to find landmark!

A captivating monument! Was abit surprised to see that the bridge houses homeless people :/. Nonetheless, very beautiful and magnificent.

Beautiful arc, I particularly enjoyed that you can actually walk through it. Adds to the historical grandeur!

A marvelous monument on the outskirts of Lille.

It's a beautiful location for walking around and taking pictures

Beautiful monument. We also saw a parade of new university students, a traditional thing that happens in September every year to let the city know that freshmen have arrived.

A magnificent architecrural piece of history next to the other beautifuly architected building aka the Town Hall

It's such a pretty gate! Totally worth the visit and we took lots of pictures, especially with the draw brigde.

Lille This is my city for shopping, walking and family time

One of the land marks of Lille. Well maintained and interesting.

The old port leading to Paris from te walled Lille. It has a lot of different symbols to spot representing Luis XIV the Sun King. Look at the sides and you will find the Mars and Hercules that represent the powerful King.
Behind you can see the City Hall and in from there is a little lovely coffee shop. We started the walking tour from there and we learn a lot!!

Spectacular monument. The symmetry of the gardens is best enjoyed from the Belfrey towering above it. There is a lovely little restaurant at the bottom where we enjoyed the play du jour for 15 Euro.

Super ok

Very nice!

Its a beautiful lavish gate. Loved seeing the sight of it.