Tour Jean XXII, Gothic palace tower in Cahors, France
The stone and brick tower reaches 34 meters in height and features five levels of twin windows across its exterior structure.
Built before 1326 by Pierre Dueze, brother of Pope John XXII, the tower remains the only standing part of their original family palace.
The ground floor chamber contains a ribbed vault ceiling, representing the architectural techniques of medieval French construction methods.
Located on Rue Saint-Barthelemy in Cahors, the tower can be observed from the outside at any time throughout the day.
The five-story tower incorporates both stone and brick materials, forming part of the city's fortification system.
Location: Cahors
Address: boulevard Gambetta
GPS coordinates: 44.45180,1.44030
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:01
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