Porte du Pré-Saint-Gervais

The Porte du Pré-Saint-Gervais stands near the eastern edge of Paris, marking a historical entrance point into the capital through its fortified walls.

During the 1860 expansion of Paris, this gate became one of the official entry points where authorities collected taxes on goods entering the city.

The gate area reflects the transformation of Paris from a walled city to an open metropolis, connecting the 19th arrondissement with neighboring communities.

Modern travelers can reach the gate via the Paris Métro line 7bis at Pré-Saint-Gervais station or through the tramway 3b at Hôpital Robert-Debré.

The northern section of the nearby metro station contains an unused platform, now dedicated to train storage and maintenance operations.

Location: 19th arrondissement of Paris

Part of: city gates of Paris

GPS coordinates: 48.87890,2.40167

Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40