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Porte Saint Louis

The oldest of the gates to the city, standing at the western end of the street with the same name. It was first built in 1693, then left to ruin, but was restored and strengthened after the War of 1812. It got its current outlook in 1880.

Getting there: Rue St. Louis at Côte de la Citadelle

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