Picois Gate, Loches
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Walk Through Medieval Loches
9 attractions · 7h 33min · transit route
Tickets ~€12.5
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About Picois Gate
The Porte Picois is a 15th-century fortified gateway forming part of the medieval defensive walls of Loches's lower town. Built around 1440-1450 under Charles VII after the Hundred Years' War devastated the area, the gate features a pointed Gothic arch wide enough for carts alongside a separate pedestrian passage. Its exterior was originally defended by a portcullis and two drawbridges spanning the town moat.
Picois Gate — Planning Your Visit
Exterior Viewing Only
This attraction can only be viewed from the outside. Interior access is not available.
Open 24/7
This attraction is accessible at any time, no specific opening hours required.
Combine with 8 nearby attractions for a full day
From €12.5 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
The Porte Picois was included in the very first national list of French Monuments Historiques in 1862, making it one of the earliest protected structures in the country. It was classified jointly with the adjacent Renaissance Hôtel de Ville, reflecting how closely the two buildings are tied architecturally and historically.
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Walk Through Medieval Loches
Loches
Nearby Attractions
Collegiate Church of Saint-Ours