Magne Tower, Roman tower on Mount Cavalier in Nîmes, France
The Magne Tower stands at 112 feet tall with an octagonal shape, featuring three distinct levels built on top of a sturdy foundation.
Augustus ordered the extension of an existing Celtic tower in the 1st century BC, doubling its height to establish Roman dominance over the Volcae territory.
The structure represents Roman engineering methods through its stone construction techniques and strategic placement within the city fortification system.
Visitors can climb 140 narrow steps to reach the observation platform, which provides views across Nîmes and the surrounding countryside.
The tower housed a telegraph station in 1832, serving as a communication relay point for transmitting messages across the region.
Location: Nîmes
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Part of: Roman city wall at Nîmes
Address: chemin de la Tour Magne
Website: http://arenes-nimes.com/en/nimes
GPS coordinates: 43.84306,4.34944
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:38
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Jardins de la Fontaine
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Temple of Diana
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Carré d'art
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Castellum divisorium
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Les Halles de Nîmes
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Église Saint-Paul de Nîmes
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Cimetière protestant de Nîmes
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Maison de santé protestante de Nîmes
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Église Saint-Charles de Nîmes
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Petit Temple de Nîmes
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Lagorce mansion
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Café Le Napoléon
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Temple de Diane
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Possac
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Former Major Seminary of Nîmes
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Maison de Paul Rabaut
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Immeubles avec vestiges archéologiques
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Église évangélique libre de Nîmes
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Madeleine
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Nîmes St Paul church, main organ
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Maison, angle passage du Mûrier-d'Espagne et place des Halles
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Nîmes Saint-Charles church
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