Porte Saint Nicolas, Beaune

The historic Porte du Bourgneuf in Beaune, is an old fortified gate complete with a drawbridge, has been the entry point for numerous distinguished guests throughout its history. Notable visits include Henry II with Catherine de Medici in 1548, who were greeted by canons under a freshly painted triumphal arch accompanied by tambourine music. Charles IX, along with the Queen Mother, briefly stayed in 1594, and the gate was adorned once more for the arrival of Louis XIII en route to the Alps in 1629, followed by Queen Anne of Austria the next year. However, the most grandiose welcome was reserved for Louis XIV and the queen on November 19 and 20, 1658, marked by the firing of cannon.

In 1770, a new ceremonial gate, designed by the Dijon architect Lenoir Le Romain and commissioned by Mayor Maufoux, was erected to modernize the city’s entrance from the north, reflecting contemporary tastes and architectural styles of the time. This gate continues to welcome visitors, symbolizing the city’s rich historical legacy and its ongoing evolution.

The Porte Saint Nicolas, Beaune appears in our Complete Guide to Visiting Beaune!

This website uses affiliate links which may earn a commission at no additional cost to you!

Nearby Attractions

• Hôtel de Ville, Beaune (0.1) km
  Town Hall in Beaune
• Sainte-Trinité de Beaune Hospital (0.3) km
  Historic Building in Beaune
• Tour de l'horloge de Beaune (0.3) km
  Tower in Beaune
• Les Remparts de Beaune (0.4) km
  City Walls in Beaune
• Collégiale Notre-Dame (0.4) km
  Church in Beaune
• Hôtel des Ducs de Bourgogne (0.5) km
  Museum in Beaune
• Maison Du Colombier (0.5) km
  Historic Building in Beaune
• Marché de Beaune (0.6) km
  Market in Beaune
• Athenaeum de la Vigne et du Vin (0.6) km
  Shop in Beaune
• Hospices de Beaune (0.6) km
  Historic Building in Beaune