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Origin and history

The Saint Joseph Gate in Pierrevert is one of the four gates from which the ramparts that once surrounded the village of Pierrevert, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, originated. Built in 1701, it is today the only notable vestige of this defensive enclosure, with some courtine elements still visible. Its architecture reflects the protection needs of a Provençal commune in the early eighteenth century, a period marked by regional tensions and access control needs.

The gate was added to the additional inventory of historic monuments on 27 October 1937, recognizing its heritage value. It now belongs to the municipality of Pierrevert and bears witness to the local urban and military history. Although the ramparts have largely disappeared, this gate remains a symbol of the medieval and modern heritage of the region, now integrated into the urban landscape.

Located at 1 Rue de la Frache, its current location allows to imagine the spatial organization of the city at the time when the ramparts played a central role in everyday life. Doors such as this were used not only for defence purposes, but also to regulate the trade and movement of the inhabitants, illustrating the strategic importance of the enclosures in the small Provençal communes.

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