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Origin and history

The Poissy grant pavilion was built in 1832 to replace two dilapidated turrets of the Paris Gate, originally used for market surveillance and collection of rights. These turrets, considered to be outdated, were to be demolished as part of a redevelopment of the market place ordered by a royal order of 1823. The original project provided for two separate pavilions, but architect Goy proposed a more economical solution: a single octagonal building with side offices, approved by the municipality on 1 May 1830. The work was entrusted to the entrepreneurs Laflèche and Cassier, while the sculptures, including the door-side decor of Paris, were made by Théophile Caudron in 1833.

A grid was added to close the door of Paris, marking the entrance of the rue du Général de Gaulle (former rue de Paris) and the rue du Grand Marché (former rue du Cep). After the market closed in 1867, the pavilion was rented and restored in 1882 and 1899 (roof). Since 1982, it has been home to the Poissy initiative union. Ranked a Historic Monument in 1937, it bears witness to the fiscal and urban history of the city, mixing functionality and architectural decor.

The pavilion is distinguished by its octagonal plane and its entrances marked by doric columns without base, surmounted by an entablement and a pediment. The choice of one building, rather than two, reflects a desire for economy and efficiency, characteristic of 19th-century municipal projects. Its strategic location, close to the forest of Saint-Germain, makes it a notable vestige of local heritage, today owned by the commune and open to the public.

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