00:00The Arcis enclosure is an urban enclosure in the French commune of Tours in the department of Indre-et-Loire.
00:04-Loire.
00:05It was built against the western side of the Gallo-Roman city wall to extend its perimeter.
00:09fortified.
00:11Its construction probably dates back to the 11th or 12th century, after the construction of the bridge over the Loire which led to
00:16in its northeast corner, but sources about it are scarce.
00:19It has a clear defensive purpose but also plays a political role in the war of influence waged by the
00:24The old town of Tours and the rapidly developing town of Châteauneuf, one kilometer further west
00:28because it aims to be a testament to the prosperity of a growing city whose authority and
00:32Prestige weighs heavily on its rival.
00:34Its route is almost entirely lost in modern times because it was replaced in the 14th century by a new one
00:39rampart protecting a much larger area encompassing in particular the two urban centers.
00:43Furthermore, the area was bombed in June 1944 and almost no documented remains of it exist.
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