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La Tour Lombarde
Historic site and monument, Historic patrimony, Tower, 13th C
in Saint-Clément-sur-Durance
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In Saint-Clément-sur-Durance, a "medieval" village, discover the XIIIth century Lombard Tower (wrongly named "Sarrazine Tower") which offers a magnificent view of the fold.
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The tower of Saint-Clément or "Saracen" tower has been guarding the access to the territory since the 13th century. Improperly called the Saracen Tower, this watchtower (also called a square keep) built more likely by the Lombards, surprises the visitor arriving in St Clément. Situated on a rocky rise above the old town, it has an effective (and magnificent) view of the Durance and the entire plain. Some suppose that it was part of an ingenious communication system between several towers in...
The tower of Saint-Clément or "Saracen" tower has been guarding the access to the territory since the 13th century. Improperly called the Saracen Tower, this watchtower (also called a square keep) built more likely by the Lombards, surprises the visitor arriving in St Clément. Situated on a rocky rise above the old town, it has an effective (and magnificent) view of the Durance and the entire plain. Some suppose that it was part of an ingenious communication system between several towers in the area. The tower has been the property of the archbishop of Embrun since 1215 and marks his hold on the territory. It was probably never inhabited since it was not fitted out with any comfort: no latrines, no chimney, no cupboards. It was a watchtower with a defensive system. Observe the archways: 2 on the 1st floor, 6 on the 2nd and 8 on the 3rd. The original entrance was probably located on the first level, which made it less vulnerable.
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