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 Tour Mataguerre - Périgueux, France Posted by:  pmaupin
N 45° 10.967 E 000° 43.150
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[EN] The Mataguerre tower is a French fortification tower dating from the 13th century, it is accessible for visitors. {FR] La tour Mataguerre est une tour de fortification française datant du XIIIe siècle, elle est accessible en visite.
Waymark Code: WM13B9H
Location: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Date Posted: 10/31/2020
Views: 7
"The Mataguerre tower is the last fortification of the medieval enclosure of the village of Puy Saint-Front, an urban core that was to become the city center of Périgueux, consisting of twenty-eight towers and twelve gates, saved from its destruction in 1876 by the Historical and Archaeological Society of Périgord, the Mataguerre Tower marks the entrance to the protected area. It was completely rebuilt in the 15th century. From 1622 to 1831, it served as a warehouse for powder. Dilapidated, its conical roof was removed in 1807. Built on the rock, it is circular in shape, with a more flared base than the main body. It is crowned with machicolations and includes archers. This 17.60 m high round tower, on a polygonal base, provided control of the corner of the medieval rampart. The building, classified as a historic monument in 1840, owned by the city, can be visited with access to the rampart walk which offers an exceptional panorama. "
Sources : The Tower From what Wikipedia tells us.
" La tour Mataguerre est la dernière fortification de l’enceinte médiévale du bourg du Puy Saint-Front, noyau urbain qui allait devenir le centre-ville de Périgueux, constitué de vingt-huit tours et douze portes, sauvée de sa destruction en 1876 par la Société historique et archéologique du Périgord, la Tour Mataguerre marque l’entrée du secteur sauvegardé.
Elle est entièrement rebâtie au XVe siècle. De 1622 à 1831, elle sert d'entrepôt pour la poudre. Délabrée, sa toiture de forme conique est supprimée en 1807.
Construite sur le rocher, elle est de forme circulaire, avec une base plus évasée que le corps principal. Elle est couronnée de mâchicoulis et comporte des archères.
Cette tour ronde de 17,60 m de haut, sur une base polygonale, assurait le contrôle de l’angle du rempart médiéval. L'édifice, classé monument historique en 1840, propriété de la ville, se visite avec un accès sur le chemin de ronde qui offre un panorama exceptionnel. "
Sources : La Tour D'après ce que nous dit Wikipédia.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Open from Wednesday July 3 until Saturday August 31.
- Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. /
Ouvert du mercredi 3 juillet jusqu'au samedi 31 août.
- Les lundis, mercredis et samedis de 11h à 13h et de 14h à 18h
- Les mardis, jeudis et vendredis de 14h à 17h
Admission Prices:
Adult € 3
Children € 2
Free (-6 years old)
Large family rate (€ 7 (2 adults + 2 children) or € 9 (2 adults + 3 children))
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Less than 15 minutes
Transportation options to the attraction: Not listed
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