Porte de ville de Déols, Medieval gate in Déols, France.
Porte de ville de Déols is a medieval gate featuring two sturdy round towers with machicolations, topped with mixed tile-slate roofing that frames the central passage. The structure retains defensive elements visible in its construction and openings.
The gate was built in 1431 under Charles VII as part of the defensive walls protecting Déols from attacks. The fortification formed part of a broader system of town defenses constructed during that period.
The bell tower continues to mark time for Déols residents and maintains a custom stretching back centuries. People in the town still hear its chiming as part of their daily rhythm.
The gate is accessible from Rue des Remparts, which runs alongside the remnants of the ancient fortifications and offers a clear view of the site. Walking this street allows visitors to see the structure from different angles and understand its place in the town's layout.
The western tower still has its original staircase climbing to the machicolations, revealing how defenders once moved through the structure. The eastern tower had a different purpose, serving previously as the town's prison.
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