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The Horloge Gate, built in the 13th century in Mehun-sur-Yèvre, was one of the new fortifications built to stabilize the area and expand the city. It was originally called the Bourges Gate and was part of a defensive complex including the castle and collegiate. Its architecture, made of stone and limestone, consists of two massive towers framed by three arcades, topped by a bell tower.

In 1394, Duke Jean de Berry melted a bronze bell to equip the bell tower, which was listed as a historic monument in 1943. The door itself was closed by arrest on 26 April 1893. The watchroom, accessible only by the round road, occupied the tower floor. Changes were made in the 18th century, including the addition of the bell lantern.

The building combines traditional materials: flat tile cover for the passage, slates for the bell tower, and chestnut locks for the towers. Owned by the municipality, the gate illustrates medieval military architecture and its adaptation to urban needs. Its exact address is 122 B rue Jeanne-d.

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