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Porte Poterne - Postern gate
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This is a small stone bridge that serves to lock the river Vannes, the Marle, it is possible to access this fortified gate. It is open between 1678 and 1680 by Cosnier at the time of the beautification of the city. In the eighteenth century, the arcade was broken to widen the passage. A small niche is placed above the door and welcomes a copy of a polychrome wooden statue of the Virgin seventeenth century. The original is filed in the Mob Museum.

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::Dunstickin
07/20/14 7:00 AM GMT
What a love piece of architecture this is!...a terrific capture at this point of view too
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::Constance52347
07/20/14 7:36 AM GMT
Very unusual architecture! It looks like a step back in time. Very nice capture.
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.picardroe
07/20/14 8:54 AM GMT
Great capture of the old bridge Christian.
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::Ramad
07/20/14 9:18 AM GMT
Great textures, colour tones and an interesting image to look at. Also thanks for the info Christian.
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.GIGIBL
07/20/14 9:45 AM GMT
Great shot of the architecture Christian,Nicely done.
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::mirto56
07/20/14 2:34 PM GMT
Postcard perfect, Christian. Nicely photographed and presented. Bravo.
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::trixxie17
07/20/14 3:29 PM GMT
A wonderful history lesson Christian and I love all the textures and rooflines.
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.gonedigital
07/20/14 6:08 PM GMT
Such well preserved beautiful olde buildings Christian, I especially like the tall sloping roofs. You've captured these buildings so well.
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::tigger3
07/20/14 7:02 PM GMT
Very nice presentation, and love the historical structures.
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.Starglow
07/20/14 7:39 PM GMT
Impressive looking buildings and surroundings. Terrific photo.
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::LynEve
07/21/14 12:39 AM GMT
An excellent shot and the presentation suits it well Christian. Ready top hang on a wall :)
The architecture is beautiful and I enjoyed reading your narrative
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