Porte de Pantin

Porte de Pantin is a city gate marking the boundary between central Paris and its outer districts. The structure displays architectural features typical of Paris's 19th-century entrances to the capital.

The gate was built in the mid-19th century as Paris expanded and formalized its entry points. It served as a checkpoint to monitor the movement of people and goods entering the capital.

The gate marks an area that transformed from industrial use into a center for the performing arts and music events. People today experience this space as part of a wider cultural district rather than just a boundary point.

The site is served by Metro line 5, tram 3b, and several bus routes connecting the northern and central areas of Paris. Public transportation makes the location easy to access from different parts of the city.

The metro station features three railway tracks, with one specifically designed for short-run services to Place d'Italie station. This three-track layout is uncommon and reveals how the Paris system adapted to handle multiple service patterns.