Porte Roland de Montigny-le-Gannelon
porte de ville
PA00097159
French architectural heritage database reference.
Inscrit (1928)
Status under the French Heritage Act.
Porte Roland de Montigny-le-Gannelon — Porte de ville in Montigny-le-Gannelon (Eure-et-Loir) inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1928 under the French Heritage Act.
Historical notice
Porte semblant dater du 12e siècle, ou du début du 13e comme l'indiquent la corniche à modillons qui la couronne et le profil des contreforts. Les dispositions visibles pour assurer la clôture de la porte, indiquent une porte d'enceinte. Son sol a été fortement abaissé.
Identification & Protection
Mérimée reference
This monument is referenced in the French architectural heritage database (Mérimée) under the identifier PA00097159. Full archival records are published by the Ministère de la Culture at pop.culture.gouv.fr.
Protection status
The building is inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) (since 1928), the highest French-law category for heritage immeubles.
Porte Roland : inscription par arrêté du 3 février 1928
Ownership
Current legal status: propriété de la commune.
Location & Access
Commune and département
Located in Montigny-le-Gannelon, Eure-et-Loir, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
Coordinates
GPS coordinates: 48.0141°N, 1.2352°E (WGS 84).
Nearby protected sites
| Monument | Commune | Protected |
|---|---|---|
| Eglise Saint-Lazare de Lèves | Lèves | 2002 |
| Château de Moléans | Moléans | 1991 |
| Château de Vauventriers | Champhol | 1969 |
| Eglise Notre-Dame de Bû | Bû | 1963 |
| Deux polissoirs de Abondant | Abondant | 1925 |
Loire Context
Architectural context
Built or restructured in the 12e siècle;13e siècle.
Relative significance
Protected later than the median monument of the département, often reflecting 20th-century re-evaluation of local heritage.
UNESCO landscape
The Loire Valley is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2000 as a cultural landscape. Read the anchor page: Abbey Church of Saint-Savin sur Gartempe.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Porte Roland de Montigny-le-Gannelon located?
Porte Roland de Montigny-le-Gannelon is located in the commune of Montigny-le-Gannelon (Eure-et-Loir).
When was Porte Roland de Montigny-le-Gannelon protected?
It was inscrit Monument Historique (inscribed) in 1928 under the French Heritage Act, with reference PA00097159 in the Mérimée database.
When was Porte Roland de Montigny-le-Gannelon built?
The main construction campaign dates from the 12e siècle;13e siècle.
Data source: Ministère de la Culture — base Mérimée (data.culture.gouv.fr). Last updated: April 14, 2026.
Geographic location
Coordinates: 48.0141°N, 1.2352°E