Porte Guillempierre, City gate in Manosque, France

The porte Guillempierre is a stone gate on the western side of the historic centre of Manosque, in Provence. It formed one of the main entrances through the town's medieval walls, and its arch opens onto the narrow streets of the old town.

The gate dates back to the medieval period, when Manosque was surrounded by walls that controlled access to the town. The house belonging to Guilhem Pierre, which once stood nearby, was demolished in the 19th century, and a replica was built in 1986.

The porte Guillempierre takes its name from Guilhem Pierre, a notary who lived nearby at the start of the 13th century. His presence close to the gate shows how closely the lives of local figures were tied to the physical layout of the old town.

The gate is open every day and sits in the middle of the historic center of Manosque, surrounded by shops and narrow streets that are easy to explore on foot. Parking is available nearby, making it straightforward to arrive by car and then walk through the old town.

The gate's name comes from Guilhem Pierre, a notary recorded at the start of the 13th century whose house stood beside it. That house was demolished in the 19th century, and a replica was put up in 1986, so the building now seen near the gate is a modern reconstruction.