This city gate retains its military and medieval appearance, including mechanical devices, suspension bridges, and battlements. The S ã o Paulo Gate is an important monument to the city of peace, with a focus on commemorating the victory and reconstruction of Verdun.
Rodin statue and refurbished city gate
The Port St Paul isn't an original, but is interesting to look at. The Rodin statue however has some interesting history as it was designed just after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, but was sub...
Worth a quick stop
Just one of many small monuments in and around Verdun this one is a small monument but very interesting in its design
Drawbridges & Rodin Statue
The guidebooks state that these drawbidges were the only way in and out of the town until 1929, when the ramparts were removed. The most interesting element is the bronze Rodin sculpture given to t...
Porte Saint-Paul
It was in 1877 that a gap was opened in the rears and the Porte Saint Paul was created. At the time it was in the process of linking the city centre of Verdun to the newly created station.
Beautiful door and beautiful statue of Rodin a little further
The 19th century's beautiful door restored a middle-aged door, was once connected to rearrangements, the interest is to read the big front door also naming the number of fo...