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Origin and history

The Porte Notre-Dame de Château-Chinon is an emblematic monument of the city, built in the 16th century. It bears witness to the defensive or religious architecture of that time, although its exact use is not specified in the available sources. Its inscription as Historic Monument by decree of 16 October 1930 underlines its heritage importance for the commune and the region.

Located at 1 Rue Notre-Dame, this door is now owned by the commune of Château-Chinon (City). The available data indicate a geolocalized location with satisfactory accuracy (level 7/10). Although its current access (visit, rental, etc.) is not detailed, its protected status makes it a key element of local heritage.

Burgundy-Franche-Comté, to which Château-Chinon belongs, was in the sixteenth century a region marked by trade, a hierarchical social organization and an active religious life. Monumental gates, such as that of Notre-Dame, often played a symbolic or practical role, delineating urban spaces or serving as a secure crossing point. Their preservation makes it possible today to study the construction techniques and uses of the era.

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