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The enclosure of Pouilly-lès-Feurs, dating from the 15th and 16th centuries, is a historical monument located in the Loire department, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. This fortified vestige bears witness to the defensive architecture of the late medieval period and the Renaissance, marked by urban transformations and increased protection needs. Among its remarkable elements, the City Gate, known as the "upper gate", and a nearby tower, were listed in the inventory of Historic Monuments by decree of 7 January 1926, highlighting their heritage value.

The location of the enclosure at 79 Rue de Cluny in Pouilly-lès-Feurs remains approximate according to the available data, with a cartographic accuracy considered "passable" (note 5/10). This monument, partly communal and partly private property, illustrates the dynamics of conservation and mixed use of historic buildings. Its history is part of a regional context where urban fortifications played a key role in the structuring of towns, between military protection, control of access and affirmation of local power.

Available sources, including the Monumentum database and the Mérimée data, mention an administrative address linked to the commune of Pouilly-lès-Feurs (code Insee 42175), in the arrondissement of Saint-Étienne. No additional information is provided on any contemporary uses (visits, rentals, accommodations), or on specific historical characters or events associated with this site. The Creative Commons license awarded to Patrick Gazel's photo recalls the importance of documentary contributions for the preservation of collective memory.

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