Saint Emilion in Gironde, New Aquitaine, France — Western Europe

La Maison de la Cadene/La Porte de la Cadene

[The House of the Chain/The Gate of the Chain]

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 27, 2012

1. La Maison de la Cadene/La Porte de la Cadene Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

La Maison de la Cadene
Une charte de 1291 concéda à Guillaume Renaud de la Cadene un emplacement situé à la port du même non. La maison gothique qu’il y fit construire fut remplacée au début du XVIème siècle par une masion à pans de bois et en torchis appelée encoure aujourd’hui Maison de la Cadène.

La Porte de la Cadene
Postérieure aux 6 portes Romanes de remparts extérieurs, cette arcade ogivale gothique était l’unique port de l’enceinte fortifiée intérieure. Son nom viendrait du latin CATENA (chaîne) et laisse supposer que la circulation entre ville basse et ville haute était contrôlée au moyen d’une chaîne qui barrait la rue.

English translation:
The House of Chain
A charter from 1291 ceded to Guillaume Renaud of the Cadene a location at the port of the same name.. The Gothic house built there was replaced in the early sixteenth century by a half-timber house, today called House of Cadène.

The Gate of the Chain
Behind the six gates of the Romanesque outer walls, the Gothic ogival [?] arch was the only port of the walled interior. Its name comes from

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the Latin CATENA (chain) and suggests that the movement between lower town and upper town was controlled by means of a chain that blocked the street.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1291.

Location. 44° 53.617′ N, 0° 9.319′ W. Marker is in Saint Emilion, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (New Aquitaine), in Gironde. Marker is on Rue de la Cadene close to Rue del la Porte Brunet. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saint Emilion, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 33330, France. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. L’ancienne Halle (within shouting distance of this marker); La Porte Brunet (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); La Porte Saint Martin (approx. 0.2 kilometers away).

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 27, 2012

2. La Maison de la Cadene/La Porte de la Cadene Marker

The markers are on the wall below the arch. Being made of clear plastic the are not apparent.

La Maison de la Cadene image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 27, 2012

3. La Maison de la Cadene

This facade is all that remains.

LLa Porte de la Cadene image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 27, 2012

4. LLa Porte de la Cadene

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 24, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.