Porte de Hal
In 1976, the Halle Gate was in a dangerous state of disrepair and was closed. The building received protected status on 13 September 1990. Finally renovations began, and it was reopened in 1991. Further restoration was stalled by lack of money, and the museum only housed temporary exhibitions for several years. In March 2007, a new extensive restoration began. The gate finally reopened on 6 June 2008, with the "Saint-Gilles" (drawbridge) entrance as the prestigious main entrance to the building.