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Origin and history

The remains of the former castle of the Montils are today summed up by a 12th century gate, the last witness of the medieval fortifications of the commune. This monument, inscribed in the inventory of Historical Monuments by decree of 17 November 1930, illustrates the defensive architecture of the period. The gate, owned by the commune, is located at 41 Rue du Vieux Porche, in the department of Loir-et-Cher (region Centre-Val de Loire).

The location of the site is estimated as "passable" (note 5/10) based on available data, suggesting an approximation in the GPS coordinates transmitted. No information is provided on its current accessibility (visits, rentals, or accommodation). The sources mention only its status as a protected vestige, without details of its contemporary use or its integration into the current urban landscape.

Medieval fortifications, such as that of the Montils, played a key role in protecting villages from feudal conflicts or invasions in the 12th century. These structures also reflected local power, often linked to a seigneury or ecclesiastical authority. In the Centre-Val de Loire, region marked by influential castles and abbeys, these vestiges recall the defensive and social organization of the period, although their specific history remains little documented here.

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