The Porte de Monsieur is located in the commune of Allègre in the Haute-Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. It served as the fortified main entrance to the first enclosure of the castle of Allègre.
Built between 1365 and 1435, the gate is surrounded by two towers and features a pointed arch topped with defensive battlements. During the 19th century, the structure was updated with a public clock. The gate is officially listed as a historical monument as of January 7, 1926.
The name of the gate is 'Monsieur', which refers to the title of the local lords, the baron and later the marquis of Allègre.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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