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A watchtower symbolizing the omnipotence of the Counts of Champagne and a place of refuge, watch or prison in Provins.
A major symbol of the medieval city, the Tour César dominates Provins with its imposing silhouette. This XIIᵉ century keep, built by Henry I the Liberal, blends octagonal shape and square structure, reflecting a complex architecture. Formerly a place of refuge, prison and watchtower, it intrigues with its name evoking an ancient origin. At the top, a breathtaking view awaits visitors under the impressive roof structure. New for 2024: the tour becomes interactive thanks to an audioguide accessible via QR code on your smartphone.
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Conhecida também como Grosse Tour, desempenhou múltiplos papéis ao longo dos séculos. Inicialmente, serviu como torre de vigia, fornecendo uma visão estratégica da região. Além disso, era utilizado como refúgio e prisão, onde os prisioneiros eram confinados em torres e masmorras estreitas, por vezes mergulhadas na escuridão total. Hoje em dia, abriga os sinos da colegiada de Saint-Quiriace, que ressoam duas vezes: 5 minutos antes e exatamente na hora cheia. Em suas salas, pequenos filmes de cerca de 5 minutos cada mostram o cotidiano ao longo de oito séculos.
The tower is only accessible via varying levels of difficult stairs, including narrow ones to get up to the bell tower and a spiral set to get down at the end of the visit. Take care and take your time moving about.
Bring toilet paper to Provins as the public bathrooms don’t supply any ????