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Fontvieille - 13990 - Abbots' tower

Abbots' tower

Fontvieille - 13990

Built between 1348 and 1353, the Abbots' Tower is a observation and defence building. It is at the request of the abbot in the head of Montmajour abbey that the tower was constructed. With the aim of facing the very powerful Lords of the Baux de Provence, in this time disturbed by the One hundred years war.

La Tour des Abbés à Fontvieille dans les Alpilles - photo Fabrice Debono

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