In 1436, three gates protected the town. All that remains today is the Porte de Champagne, which was the only way out of the town on the Châteauroux side.
Description
In 1435, following a series of plunders, the canons and inhabitants of Levroux obtained authorization from King Charles VII to fortify the town and levy a special tax to pay for the expenses. In 1436, three gates protected the town.
1435: authorization to fortify the town
1506: completion of the Porte de Champagne
1615: renovation of the roof
2018: restoration project selected by the Stéphane Bern Mission
2020: Fondation Mérimée awarded prize for historic monuments
2021: dating of the roof structure and start of restoration work
2022: completion of restoration work on the Porte de Champagne
1435: authorization to fortify the town
1506: completion of the Porte de Champagne
1615: renovation of the roof
2018: restoration project selected by the Stéphane Bern Mission
2020: Fondation Mérimée awarded prize for historic monuments
2021: dating of the roof structure and start of restoration work
2022: completion of restoration work on the Porte de Champagne
price
Free rate
services
animals friendly
