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The Arc de Triomphe project dates back to 1784, when the aldermen decided to build a triumphal arch in honor of Louis XVI.
The project was, however, abandoned during the French Revolution, before being resumed under the Restoration, during the 1820s.
Completed in 1839, under the reign of Louis Philippe I, the Porte d'Aix pays tribute to the victories of the French army during the Spanish expedition of 1823. The name Porte d'Aix refers to the former existence of an open gate in the ramparts which allowed the road linking Marseille to Aix-en-Provence to pass.
The Porte d’Aix is inspired by the Arch of Titus, built in Rome in 84. Its dimensions are monumental, with a height of 18 meters. On the facades and sides, we can observe representations of the battles of Austerlitz, Fleurus and Héliopolis. In 1982, the arch was classified as a historic monument.
Long landlocked in the middle of major roads, the Porte d'Aix arch has been highlighted by a 3,500 m² landscaped garden. A true green lung, this park owes its creation to the landscaper Alfred Peter.
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The Arc de Triomphe project dates back to 1784, when the aldermen decided to build a triumphal arch in honor of Louis XVI.
The project was, however, abandoned during the French Revolution, before being resumed under the Restoration, during the 1820s.
Completed in 1839, under the reign of Louis Philippe I, the Porte d'Aix pays tribute to the victories of the French army during the Spanish expedition of 1823. The name Porte d'Aix refers to the former existence of an open gate in the ramparts which allowed the road linking Marseille to Aix-en-Provence to pass.
The Porte d’Aix is inspired by the Arch of Titus, built in Rome in 84. Its dimensions are monumental, with a height of 18 meters. On the facades and sides, we can observe representations of the battles of Austerlitz, Fleurus and Héliopolis. In 1982, the arch was classified as a historic monument.
Long landlocked in the middle of major roads, the Porte d'Aix arch has been highlighted by a 3,500 m² landscaped garden. A true green lung, this park owes its creation to the landscaper Alfred Peter.
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