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Origin and history

The Blanquerie Gate is one of the few preserved remains of the medieval ramparts of Montpellier, erected between the late 12th and early 13th centuries. It was part of a set of twenty-five fortified towers protecting the city, of which only a few elements remain today, such as the Tower of the Babote or the Gate of Pila Saint-Gély. Its current location, at the crossing of University Street and Louis Blanc Boulevard, marks the old defensive limit of the city.

Classified as historical monuments since 1938, this gate — also known as Old Gate — illustrates the military architecture of the time. Its official registration by decree of 26 December 1938 underlines its heritage importance. Although less well known than other Montpellieran monuments, it offers tangible evidence of medieval urban planning and urban defence systems in Occitanie.

The gate now belongs to the commune of Montpellier, which ensures its preservation. Its current state and accessibility (open or closed to the public) are not specified in available sources. However, it remains a point of interest for those passionate about local history and defensive architecture, complementing the heritage landscape with other remains such as the Pine Tower.

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