Poterne des Peupliers, city gate of Paris
Poterne des Peupliers was a gate in the medieval fortification of Paris, located in what is now the 13th arrondissement. The structure served as a passage through the city wall and was part of the defensive system that protected the city.
The gate was built during the Middle Ages as part of Paris's city fortifications. It was later demolished as the city modernized and expanded its defensive structures.
The gate no longer exists today, so there is no physical site to visit. You can explore the history through street names in the area and visit local archives or museums to learn more about the medieval fortification.
The name refers to poplar trees that once grew in this area and gave the gate its title. This botanical connection survives today only in the place name.
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