Porte de Madrid, city gate of Paris
The porte de Madrid is a city gate in the 16th district of Paris at the edge of the Bois de Boulogne where several roads meet. It provides access to walking paths leading into the green space, with lakes and small ponds nearby for visitors to explore.
The gate takes its name from the Château de Madrid, a royal residence built by King Francis I and demolished in 1793. The gate itself was constructed later, after the land became part of Paris in 1929.
The gate serves locals as a quiet entry point to the Bois de Boulogne, where residents walk and gather with family. Its name recalls the royal castle that once stood here and shaped the character of this land.
The gate is easy to reach on foot and located near main roads like Boulevard Richard-Wallace. The park around it is open most days and offers a calm space for walks and outdoor activities without heavy crowds.
The gate's original location once sat on Neuilly land outside the city and was added to Paris through a government decision in 1929. This makes it a rare example of a city gate not from old city walls but built later as an access point to the park.
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