Porte de Mars
A 3rd-century Roman triumphal arch about 32 meters long, one of the widest in the Roman world.
Built in the 3rd century, the Porte de Mars served as the north gate of Durocortorum, the Gallo-Roman city that is today Reims. It has three arches, and the reliefs beneath them depict Romulus and Remus and scenes of seasonal labor. It survived the Middle Ages by being built into the city walls and was uncovered again in the 19th century. Viewing the exterior is free. It is located on the northeast side of the train station, a few minutes' walk from the Museum of the Surrender or the Halles du Boulingrin.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day
Nearby sights
- Halles du Boulingrin
- Museum of the Surrender
- Biscuits Fossier
- Cryptoportique
- Place Drouet-d'Erlon
- G.H. Mumm
- Reims Cathedral
- Palace of Tau