![The gate](/_next/image?url=http%3A%2F%2Flocalhost%3A4000%2Fimages%2Fa%2Fa2%2F39%2F86%2Fa2398656-9a27-4518-8b1a-0b40e84c38c3.jpg&w=3840&q=70)
The Cordeliers gate (the name refers to a former convent founded in the 13th century) used to protect this side of Loches city, towards Beaulieu-lès-Loches.
It dates back to 1497: it’s Loches most recent gate.
In the past, it had two draw-bridges crossing river Indre. But the water was diverted!