Tour Carbonnière
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Gert Lucas
About this spot
Located 6 km from Saint Laurent, on the old road to Aigues-Mortes, rises in the middle of the marshes, an imposing square tower of the 13th century, built at the will of Saint-Louis (King Louis IX) at the same time as the ramparts of Aigues-Mortes.
In the 13th century, this tower was an outpost of the Tour de Constance. As evidenced by the intense activity of the fireplace on the 1st floor, a garrison was stationed there permanently.
Today, from the top of this observatory, classified as a Historic Monument since December 1, 1903, you can contemplate the Camargue flora and fauna in a protected environment (little egrets, gray herons, moorhens, nutria, also horses and Camargue bulls).
Open 24 hours a day for access to the furnished terrace.
In the 13th century, this tower was an outpost of the Tour de Constance. As evidenced by the intense activity of the fireplace on the 1st floor, a garrison was stationed there permanently.
Today, from the top of this observatory, classified as a Historic Monument since December 1, 1903, you can contemplate the Camargue flora and fauna in a protected environment (little egrets, gray herons, moorhens, nutria, also horses and Camargue bulls).
Open 24 hours a day for access to the furnished terrace.
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