Château d'eau d'Hérouville-Saint-Clair, Water tower and historic monument in Hérouville-Saint-Clair, France.
The Château d'eau d'Hérouville-Saint-Clair is a water tower rising about 52 meters on three steel pillars and equipped with three tanks holding 500 cubic meters each. The structure is painted in varying shades of blue across its gray supporting columns.
The tower was built between 1963 and 1968 by architect Georges Johannet to supply water to the expanding city. It received heritage monument status in 2010, marking official recognition of its significance to the area.
The tower shaped the municipal logo of Hérouville-Saint-Clair starting in 1971 and became a key symbol of local identity. Its form reflects how functional structures can transform into community emblems.
Access to the tower is limited to certain times, so check availability before visiting. The best views of the structure come from the streets surrounding the nearby Prestavoine stadium.
The tower once featured walkways at 14 and 21 meters high that served for broadcasting sports events from the nearby stadium. This technical feature made it both a practical and symbolic part of the city's sports infrastructure.
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