Porte Guillaume, Historical city gate in Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, France.
Porte Guillaume consists of two substantial round towers with brackets and machicolations, connected by an ogival arch constructed in 1785.
William of Normandy's fleet made a forced stop near this gate in 1066 before continuing their journey to conquer England.
This medieval gate stands as an example of eleventh-century defensive architecture in the Somme region of northern France.
Visitors can access Porte Guillaume throughout the year from Rue de l'Abbaye in the historical center of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme.
During summer months, pink carnations known as crusaders' carnations naturally grow on the ancient walls of Porte Guillaume.
Location: Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
GPS coordinates: 50.18876,1.62623
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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