Sarrasine Tower - Les Baux-de-Provence, France
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 43° 44.592 E 004° 47.735
31T E 644579 N 4844917
The Sarrasine tower is built on top of a rocky projection. It closes the Castle of Baux to the south and thus protects access through the gate of the "Auro". It played a major role in the defense of the place.
Waymark Code: WMTV3G
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Date Posted: 01/08/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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"Les Baux-de-Provence has a spectacular position in the Alpilles mountains, set atop a rocky outcrop that is crowned with a ruined castle overlooking the plains to the south. Its name refers to its site: in Provençal, a bauç is a rocky spur. It is one of the most beautiful villages in France and has over 1.5 million visitors per year." (visit link)

The top of the Sarrasine Tower offers a beautiful view over Les Baux-de-Provence, the castle of Baux, the Alpilles mountains and the Entreconque valley.

Access to the tower is a bit perilous, so do be careful.
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Opening times and fees:
Hours of Operation: Open every day throughout the year January, February, November, December: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March, October: 9.30 a.m.-6.30 p.m. April, May, June, September: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. July and August: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission Prices: Full rate: € 10,5 Reduced rate: € 8,5

Parking Area: N 43° 44.774 E 004° 47.797

Height of Look-Out Tower in feet: Not Listed
Visit Instructions:
Please log only if you have been up there and you must include a photo of the scenic view from the top.
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