Description
Porte Guillaume was a medieval city gate destroyed during the Second World War.
This gate was said to be built origionally in the 7th century. In 1250, a chapel was constructed on the first floor and dedicated to Saints Faicre and Panteleon. According to Clerval, the structure was rebuilt during the 15th century and was named after Guillame, Vidame of Chartres. A vidame was a hereditary feudal office; its holder managed the economic, judicial and military affairs of a bishop. It was part of the fortress of the Bishop. At Chartres, the office of vidame was exercised by the lords of the Meslay family. In 1374, the sister of the last male heir of that family married Robert de Vendôme. He was a relative of Louis Ist of Bourbon – Vendôme, patron of the Vendôme chapel.
The Gate suffered a fire in 1856 and was heavily restored. It was severely damaged during World War II
Postcard circa 1910.
Subject
Cathédrale de Chartres--Pictorial works.;Church decoration and ornament--France--Chartres--Pictorial works.;Church architecture--France--Chartres--Pictorial works.;Christian art and symbolism--France--Chartres--Medieval, 500-1500--Pictorial works.
