Porte de Vitry

The Porte de Vitry stands between Boulevard Masséna and Boulevard du Général-d'Armée-Jean-Simon, marking a significant entry point to Paris from the south.

Built during Paris's expansion in 1860, this gate was part of a network of entry points that controlled access and facilitated tax collection on incoming goods.

The gate represents the evolution of Paris's urban development, connecting the central city with the suburban municipality of Ivry-sur-Seine.

Located 200 meters east of Porte d'Ivry, the gate area connects to RER Line C and Metro Line 14 at Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand station.

The gate marks the intersection where the boulevards of the Marshals meet the Paris ring road, creating a modern transport junction.

Location: 13th arrondissement of Paris

Part of: city gates of Paris

GPS coordinates: 48.82420,2.37694

Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40