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Guillaume Gate

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2. Darcy Garden – Notre-Dame Church, Dijon loop from Gare Dijon Porte Neuve

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3. Dijon's Old Town – Place de la Libération loop from Fontaine-d'Ouche

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Jeroen B-N

June 15, 2022

Built between 1786 and 1788 on the site of a medieval gate and located opposite the Jardin Darcy, the gate gives access to the old town.

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Nordhesse

July 31, 2022

The Porte Guillaume is a triumphal arch at the entrance to Dijon's pedestrian and shopping street that remains of the old city walls. A small park area with a fountain and benches was created around the arch.

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Ein 🐟 namens Wander

September 10, 2024

This triumphal gate, sometimes called the "Triumphal Arch of Dijon", was built in the 18th century. However, its origins are much older, as at that time the city was surrounded by a rampart on which the monument was built. From these remains, the current city gate was rebuilt in the 18th century.
It was named Porte Guillaume after William of Volpiano, abbot of the Abbey of Saint Bénigne. In the 11th century, he contributed to the construction of the latter, which was later converted into a cathedral and is located nearby.
(destinationdijon.com/cultural-heritage/porte-guillaume/)

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🍀Filou mit Hut🍀

September 24, 2024

This triumphal arch with its large square and grand hotel is reminiscent of Paris.

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Ben der Schweizer

May 29, 2023

In the evening the best light for taking pictures otherwise a nice subject

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Ben der Schweizer

June 5, 2023

A worthwhile photo opportunity is a former city gate

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Elfi

October 4, 2024

The name Porte Guillaume is a tribute to Guillaume de Volpiano, abbot of the Abbey of Saint Bénigne, who participated in the construction of the abbey in the 11th century, which was later converted into a cathedral and is located not far away.

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Paul

July 19, 2025

Porte Guillaume – Dijon
The Porte Guillaume is an imposing 18th-century city gate located on Place Darcy. Originally, a 12th-century medieval gate stood here, but in 1788 it was replaced by the current triumphal arch in neoclassical style.

The gate is named after Guillaume de Volpiano, an important abbot from the region, and once formed the entrance to the walled city. Today, it is a striking landmark at the beginning of the pedestrian zone in the old city center.

With its columns, reliefs, and symmetrical shape, the gate is reminiscent of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, albeit on a smaller scale. The Porte Guillaume is a popular photo spot and provides a historical backdrop for those walking into Dijon from the train station.

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1. Parcours de la Chouette — Dijon city loop

2. Darcy Garden – Notre-Dame Church, Dijon loop from Gare Dijon Porte Neuve

3. Dijon's Old Town – Place de la Libération loop from Fontaine-d'Ouche

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