Tour de la Fortune, Medieval tower at Ville Close, Concarneau, France.
The Tour de la Fortune stands as part of the granite ramparts that encircle the historic Ville Close district, rising at the harbor entrance of Concarneau.
The tower was constructed during the 15th century fortification of Concarneau and later reinforced in the 1680s under the supervision of military engineer Vauban.
The Tour de la Fortune contains three arrow slits for cannons, reflecting the technical advancement of medieval military architecture in coastal Brittany.
Visitors can walk along the ramparts near the Tour de la Fortune throughout the year, accessing the site through the main entrance of Ville Close.
The tower maintains its original defensive position at coordinates 47.8725 latitude and -3.913889 longitude, marking the strategic point of the ancient port entrance.
Location: Concarneau
Part of: Ville Close de Concarneau
GPS coordinates: 47.87250,-3.91389
Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:05
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