Porte Brancion

Porte Brancion is a city gate in the 15th arrondissement of Paris located where Boulevard Lefebvre meets Avenue de la Porte-Brancion. The structure marks a historical boundary point of the city at this intersection.

The gate was built as part of the Thiers fortification system during Paris' major urban transformation in the 19th century. This defensive structure was one component of a comprehensive protective strategy developed for the city during that era.

The gate takes its name from Colonel Brancion, a French military officer whose name lives on in this Paris neighborhood. The naming reflects how local history shapes the identity of urban spaces through memorable figures.

The gate is easily reached by metro, with Porte de Vanves station on line 13 located nearby. The T3a tram line also provides convenient access with a stop right at the gate.

Near the gate stands the Georges-Brassens Park, home to a specialized market for antique and rare books. The park also hosts the Silvia-Monfort theater, where performances take place throughout the year.