Construction of the door XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Period of medieval construction identified.
16 octobre 1936
Historical Monument
Historical Monument 16 octobre 1936 (≈ 1936)
Registration by official order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Origin and history
The Monpazier City Gate, located on Rue Notre-Dame, has been a listed historical monument since 1936. Built in the 13th century, it is part of the original ramparts of this bastide founded in 1284 by King Edward I of England. Its location north of the city, opposite Notre-Dame Street, bears witness to its defensive role in the medieval urban network.
The bastide of Monpazier, typical of planned urban planning in the Middle Ages, was surrounded by walls pierced with fortified doors like this. These works were used to control access while symbolizing the seigneurial or royal authority. The protection by decree in 1936 emphasizes its heritage importance, although its exact location was considered a priori satisfactory (note 6/10) in the documentary bases.
No additional information is available on the specific events related to this door or on any historical characters associated with its construction or use. The data are limited to its inscription in the Historical Monuments and its construction period, without architectural details or local anecdote.
