Bell Tower of Vincennes Castle, Vincennes, France
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4spring
N 48° 50.555 E 002° 26.106
31U E 458551 N 5410110
This Bell Tower is in front of the keep inside the castle of Vincennes
Waymark Code: WMYDTQ
Location: Île-de-France, France
Date Posted: 06/03/2018
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The very first public clock in France was at the top of the bell-tower at the "Château de Vincennes".
This clock was installed in the year 1369 - one year earlier than the clock at the Palais de la Cite in Paris.
Today you see at the bell-tower a copy of that old bell. The original is kept in the Sainte-Cappelle.
At the terrace of this bell tower you will find an information board with details about the bell - in French, Englisch and Spanish.
Address of Tower:
Avenue de Paris
94300 Vincennes, France
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 1
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
Rate tower: 
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Yes
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