



Porte Saint-Jacques
Open
Parthenay
🪜Explore the venelles—traditional stairs in alleys
Step back in time at this 13th-century city gate, where cobblestone streets and traditional venelles wind past artisan shops and cafés in a quarter that feels lost to the centuries.
13th-century architecture
Historic city gate
Medieval atmosphere
Scenic rooftop views




Porte Saint-Jacques
Open
Parthenay
🪜Explore the venelles—traditional stairs in alleys
Step back in time at this 13th-century city gate, where cobblestone streets and traditional venelles wind past artisan shops and cafés in a quarter that feels lost to the centuries.
13th-century architecture
Historic city gate
Medieval atmosphere
Scenic rooftop views