Porte de Barruc

Tucked away on the street that shares its name, Barruc Gate was once part of the city’s first medieval walls. Dating back to the 12th century, it’s older than the Massillon and Saint-Paul gates, which were built two centuries later. This gate once marked one of the main entrances into the town. Take a closer look at the lower section, which is impressively well preserved. You can still spot the grooves where the old portcullis used to slide down to block the way. Today, the gate stands just a few steps from Saint-Bernard Park and the Villa Noailles, and it’s officially listed as a historic monument.