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Willem VS
August 20, 2024
Cycling
The Porte d’Ardon is one of the medieval city gates of Laon. The current structure dates from the 13th and 14th centuries. Originally, this gate was called “Porte Royée” because of its proximity to the royal palace of Laon. The gate consists of a châtelet with a portcullis and used to have doors. There was also a barbican, but this has now disappeared. Under the gate there was a fountain and wash houses, some of which still exist. The Porte d’Ardon was classified as a historical monument in 1909.
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Scout Jens
September 27, 2022
Hiking
It was called the royal gate because of its proximity to the royal palace of Laon.
It is a double door, it consists of a gate with a portcullis, and …
It is a double door, it consists of a gate with a portcullis, and …
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