Towers to visit Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

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!

A must, this 12th-century tower contains a rare pictorial decoration. On two floors, you can discover medieval frescoes of the 13th century that have been remarkably preserved which tells the adventures and struggles led by Charles d'Anjou - brother of Saint Louis - in southern Italy, in the manner of a life-size cartoon. Its central character, Charles Anjou, is particularly well represented with his royal crown and white dress covered with lilies.

Located in 1830 in the castle park, at the location of a fortified tower of the citadel that covered the hill until 1706, she welcomed Hector Berlioz in 1831 and 1844. Now it houses the naval museum where you can admire collections of arms, mock-ups, and boat engravings, navigational instruments, objects illustrating the maritime history of Nice as well as the canons of Portuguese origin. Once you have climbed the stairs of the "Lesage" staircase, you will have an exceptional panorama of Nice and its bay.