Towers to visit France

248 steps to climb: you have to deserve the panoramic view of the city thanks to the guided tours. In the past, the Charlemagne Tower was located on top of the northern arm of the transept of the medieval collegiate church dedicated to Saint Martin. The collegiate church has disappeared, only the clock tower and this one remain. Closed in 1972, it is again open to visitors. The summit (48 metres high) offers a breathtaking view of the old town of Tours, and you can add the option of an aerial visit in summer for an unforgettable moment in the heart of Tours.

The American monument was built in 1927 on the promenade of Cours Dajot to commemorate the participation of American soldiers in the First World War. Destroyed during the Second World War, this 50-metre high polished granite tower of Ploumanac'h was rebuilt identically in 1958. Dominating the port of Brest, it also enjoys the status of extraterritoriality, letting us see a small piece of America! A few meters further on is the staircase leading to the commercial port, immortalized in Remorques, Roger Vercel's novel and Jean Grémillon's film. It is rare to be able to go up there. For more information, contact the town hall.

It is the only vestige (12th century) of the castle of the Counts of Toulouse fell into the lap of the terrible Maingre that reigned terror in the Mont Ventoux area in the 15th century. Watchtower at the time of the Popes, then the clock and bell with wrought iron were added, and that were supposed to represent the silhouette of Queen Jeanne, wife of the brother of Saint Louis. At top is a weather vane depicting a mouse chased by a cat. It gave birth to two Pernois sayings: "It is high as the cat of Pernes" and "it is in the middle like the cat of Pernes". This old dungeon also hosted the prisons of the city. The gallows still stands. They can be seen during a guided tour within the tourist office). You can access a panoramic terrace offering stunning views of the countryside and comtadine of Mount Ventoux, by taking a lovely calade and a rather steep staircase!