Tour des Valois, Medieval tower in Sainte-Colombe, France
The Valois Tower rises nearly 30 meters high and features a square shape with battlements and watchtowers at the corners of the upper terrace.
King Philip VI of France ordered the construction of this tower in 1336 at the Rhône bridge entrance to assert control over Sainte-Colombe against Vienne's archbishopric.
The tower exhibits 14th-century military architecture and stands as evidence of the power struggle between royal and religious authorities in the Rhône-Alpes region.
Located on Quai d'Herbouville in Sainte-Colombe, the tower opens only during special events, with information available at 04 74 53 70 10.
Two interior staircases, no longer existing, once provided access to the different levels and observation platform of this medieval defensive structure.
Location: Sainte-Colombe
GPS coordinates: 45.52650,4.86964
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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