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The Champs Hospital, located in Poitiers in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, is a building built during the 4th quarter of the 17th century. This monument, originally linked to a convent of the Visitation, retains a historic gate classified as a protected element. This door, dating back to the foundation period, once served as access to the convent and now functions as the main entrance to the cemetery at the hospital.

The building, owned by the commune of Poitiers, bears witness to the religious and hospital architecture of its time, although the precise details of its construction and its initial use remain partially documented. The official protection of the old convent gate, which took place by ministerial decree on 26 March 1934, underlines its heritage importance. This inscription in the title of Historical Monuments highlights a remarkable architectural element, reflecting the link between the site's past and its subsequent vocation.

Although the available sources do not specify the extent of other original buildings, this gate is a tangible vestige of local history, integrated into the urban landscape of Poitiers. The geographical coordinates and the current address (1 Rue de l'Hôpital des Champs) allow to locate the monument in the city centre, near a space today dedicated to memory and rest.

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