Wick Tower, Tower on the northern ramparts of Aigues-Mortes, France
The Tour de Wick is a medieval tower set into the northern section of the ramparts of Aigues-Mortes, a walled town in southern France. It is built from cut stone, has a rectangular base, and sits flush with the curtain wall on either side.
The walls of Aigues-Mortes were completed by Philippe III and Philippe IV after the death of King Louis IX, during the late 13th and early 14th centuries. The Tour de Wick was part of this second phase of construction, reinforcing the northern side of the defenses.
The name Wick likely comes from an Occitan term that referred to a section of the defensive wall. Today, locals and visitors use the ramparts as a walking path, and from this tower you can look out over the salt flats that have shaped the town's identity for centuries.
The tower is accessible along the rampart walkway that runs around the town, starting from the main entrance to the fortifications. Wear sturdy shoes, as the path is made of uneven stone and can be slippery when wet.
The northern section of the wall, where the Tour de Wick stands, was designed specifically to resist attacks from land rather than from the sea. This side of the defenses was once protected by a barbican and a drawbridge at the main gate, neither of which has survived.
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