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Porte Saint-Denis

★ 4.5 (348)Free

The Porte Saint-Denis was commissioned by Louis XIV to commemorate his Rhine campaign victories, predating the more famous Arc de Triomphe by over a century. It stands at a lively crossroads on the Grands Boulevards, surrounded by cafés and shops, and reviewers appreciate it as a low-key but genuinely historic landmark worth a stop while walking the area.

✹ Reasons to go

  • 1Commissioned by Louis XIV in 1672 to celebrate his Rhine campaign victories, predating the Arc de Triomphe by over a century.
  • 2Modeled on Roman triumphal arches, with detailed carvings commemorating the king's military conquests.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Easy to combine with a walk down the Grands Boulevards
  • 2the surrounding streets have good, casual restaurants and cafĂ©s
  • 3best appreciated from a short distance to take in the full arch.

⏱ Typical visit

10 min

đŸ•°ïž Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

đŸš¶ Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Boulevard St Denis, 75010 Paris, France · Canal Saint-MartinGoogleApple
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Hours

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"Beautiful porte. Great area to walk around, go to a cafe, have meal, do a bit of shopping. Love the ambience."

— Kamna Aggarwal Pruvost