Porte Guillaume, Medieval city gate in Chartres, France
Porte Guillaume features two round towers with crenellations, arrow slits, and a pedestrian gate integrated into the fortified structure on the Eure River.
Built between the 12th and 15th centuries, the gate served as the main entrance for travelers from Paris until German forces destroyed it in 1944.
The structure housed a chapel on its first floor, accessible to local residents through a staircase leading to the rampart wall.
The gate underwent archaeological excavations from 2010 to 2014, revealing information about its architectural features and historical modifications.
During the French Revolution, authorities renamed it Porte Guillaume Tell to remove references to the former regime.
Location: Chartres
GPS coordinates: 48.44693,1.49352
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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