Porte de la vieille prison, Information board at medieval gate in Châteauroux, France.
The stone gate features a domed vault room with arrow slits and firing chambers at street level marking its defensive heritage.
Built in the 13th century as part of Château Raoul's fortifications, this gate was transformed into a prison following the demolition of ramparts.
The gate's stained glass window displays the coat of arms of Châteauroux, depicting the Guédons Gate, the former main entrance to the city.
Located on Saint Martin Street, the structure now functions as a guest house, offering visitors a chance to stay within medieval walls.
The gate remains the sole entrance point from the original Château Raoul fortification system, reconstructed in the 15th century.
Location: Châteauroux
Address: 5-1 Rue de la Vieille Prison, 36000 Châteauroux, France 36000 Châteauroux 36000 Châteauroux
GPS coordinates: 46.81263,1.68880
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:59
Châteauroux features architectural heritage reflecting its medieval and religious past. The Château Raoul, a 10th-century fortress located on the heights above the Indre river, is next to the Cordeliers Convent, a 13th-century Franciscan building now used for contemporary art exhibitions. History enthusiasts will also enjoy the Hôtel Bertrand Museum, the former residence of General Bertrand with Napoleonic collections, and the US Air Force Museum, which traces American military presence in the city between 1951 and 1967. The city combines this historic heritage with leisure spaces accessible to families. The Belle Isle Leisure Base spans 18 hectares around a pond and features sports fields and playgrounds. The Public Garden, a four-hectare park in the city center, offers flowering lawns and shaded areas. The 19th-century market halls host a market where local products and specialties are showcased. Between Roman monuments like the Saint-André Church from the 12th century and modern recreational facilities, Châteauroux invites exploration of different facets of Berry.
Château Raoul
214 m
St. Andrew's Church, Châteauroux
799 m
Hôtel Bertrand
420 m
Église Notre-Dame de Châteauroux
181 m
Château du Parc
601 m
Église Saint-Martial de Châteauroux
485 m
Couvent des Cordeliers de Châteauroux
480 m
Chapelle Saint-Martin de Châteauroux
114 m
Jardin Public
561 m
Hôtel de préfecture de l'Indre, Châteauroux
189 m
L'îlot Z'enfants
1 km
Parc Balsan
618 m
Porte de Châteauroux
15 m
Hôtel du maréchal Bertrand
424 m
Châteauroux Métropole
253 m
River Lanes
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Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de l'Indre
447 m
Equinoxe
430 m
Les Halles
186 m
Église Saint-Christophe de Châteauroux
627 m
Immeuble, 12 rue de la Gare, rue Ledru-Rollin
532 m
Maison, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 rue de la Gare
693 m
Pont Gütersloh
204 m
US Museum
813 m
Musée du Berry
703 m
Mémorial De L'Indre Des Combattants Morts Pour La France En Afrique Du Nord
215 m
Monument de la Déportation
197 m
Monument aux morts de la guerre de 1870
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