Horloge du Temps, Clock tower in 9th arrondissement of Paris, France
The Horloge du Temps features a soldier figure engaged in combat with three mechanical creatures representing elemental forces on a spherical dial mechanism.
Commissioned in 1975 and inaugurated in 1979 by Mayor Jacques Chirac, the clock stood as a prominent timepiece near the Pompidou Center until 2003.
The clock's design combines traditional timekeeping with mechanical animation, displaying hourly battles between a warrior and mythological creatures representing earth, sea, and sky.
Following extensive restoration work, the clock resumed operations on February 6, 2023, marking its return to the rue Bernard-de-Clairvaux area.
The mechanism weighs one ton and stands four meters tall, incorporating a radio-controlled system that coordinates the movements of multiple automated figures.
Location: 9th arrondissement of Paris
Address: rue des italiens 75009
GPS coordinates: 48.87198,2.33565
Latest update: June 23, 2025 14:55
The Ile-de-France region includes castles, museums and gardens outside Paris. These locations display regional history through medieval fortresses, art galleries, botanical gardens and manor houses. The structures represent architectural styles from the 12th to 20th century.
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