Construction of the door XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Main construction period identified.
24 octobre 1929
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 24 octobre 1929 (≈ 1929)
Registered by ministerial decree.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Porte de Metz (former): entry by order of 24 October 1929
Key figures
Vauban - Military engineer
Contributed to the fortifications of Verdun.
Origin and history
The Metz Gate is a military building built in the 18th century, located in the city of Verdun, in the department of Meuse (Great East region). It is one of the remains of the city's fortifications, designed to protect access to the city. Its architecture reflects the defence techniques of the time, integrated into a wider network of ramparts and doors.
The Metz Gate was listed as historical monuments by order of 24 October 1929. This ranking shows its heritage importance, linked to the military history of Verdun, a strategic city since ancient times. It is part of a series of fortifications that were redesigned in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, including elements designed by Vauban.
In the 18th century, Verdun was a major stronghold of the Kingdom of France, and its fortifications played a key role in defending the territory. The gates like Metz were used to control the entrances and exits of the city, while symbolizing its military power. Their preservation now allows us to study the evolution of fortification techniques and the urban history of the region.
