La Molière, Medieval tower in Murist, Switzerland.
Description
La Molière is a medieval tower standing on a hilltop near Estavayer, built with stone walls that rise several meters high. From the top, views sweep across Lakes Neuchâtel, Murten, and Bienne as well as the Swiss plateau below.
History
The tower was built in the 12th century as the center of a castle belonging to the Molière family. In 1625, the site came under Fribourg's control.
Culture
The site takes its name from the Molière family, who ruled here for centuries and displayed their authority through this structure. Today, the ruins remind visitors of how power was organized in medieval times across this region.
Practical
To enter the tower, visitors need an access code that can be obtained on site. A picnic area with tables and grills sits at the base of the structure for resting and eating.
Did you know?
Until 1798, this tower was part of a communication network with towers at Gourze and Saint-Triphon. These signal towers formed a system for sending messages across the landscape.
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