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Origin and history

The Porte de Rochecurbe, originally named Porte de la Boucherie, was rebuilt in 1760 in Beaucaire, in the Gard. It owes its present name to the nearby rock, Rochecourbe. This Tuscan-style door, with two pilasters and an entablement, was walled outside the fair periods, reflecting its economic and defensive role. A carved cartridge once decorated its arch, while an adjacent crenelated wall, partially older, completed its protective device.

The gate is part of an urban context marked by fairs, major events for Beaucaire in the 18th century. Its ad hoc opening illustrates its dual use: control of trade flows and symbolic of local prosperity. The niches, contemporaries of reconstruction, contrast with the older wall, reflecting a gradual adaptation of fortifications to the needs of the city.

Ranked Historic Monument by decree of 2 November 1945, the Porte de Rochecurbe is now owned by the commune. Its architecture, combining defensive and decorative elements, embodies the evolution of urban entrances in the modern era, between medieval heritage and classical influences. The approximate location, 7 Rue du Champ de Foire, highlights its anchoring in the historical and commercial fabric of Beaucaire.

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