Tour Carbonniere, Aigues Mortes, Gard, France.
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GeoRams
N 43° 35.535 E 004° 12.561
31T E 597620 N 4827296
The 14th C Tour Carbonnière guards the only entrance to Aigues Mortes from the land side.
Waymark Code: WM3CR4
Location: France
Date Posted: 03/16/2008
Views: 38
The road passes through the tower, the gates of which used to be secured by means of a portcullis and mantraps inside. The little round tower, which protrudes from the top of the square edifice, probably dates from the 16th C, when the tower was in Protestant hands. It is possible to climb the stone staircase to the top and the view is excellent over the Carmargue. Many animals can be seen including Bulls, Horses, Coypu and many types of birds.
Difficulty: 
Opening times and fees:
free access
Cannot park at the site as the road now passes either side of the tower. You can park off the road about 100 meters past it towards Aigues Mortes. Just be careful of traffic as you have to walk back along the road. Road not busy as there is a main road nearby that runs parallel and takes most of the traffic.
Parking Area: N 43° 35.528 W 004° 12.561
Height of Look-Out Tower in feet: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Please log only if you have been up there and you must include a photo of the scenic view from the top.