Donjon de Pons, 12th century keep in Pons, France
The stone tower reaches 33 meters high, featuring walls up to 4.4 meters thick on the north side and three interior levels.
Built in 1187 by Geoffroy III de Pons, the keep remained standing when Louis XIII's armies destroyed the rest of the castle in 1622.
The keep represents medieval military architecture of western France, with its quadrangular shape and strategic position above the Seugne valley.
The Tourist Office operates on the ground floor from April to November, offering guided tours for 3.80 euros per adult and 1.20 euros for children.
The original wooden entrance staircase to the first floor has been replaced by a stone spiral staircase, maintaining the medieval access pattern.
Location: Pons
Inception: 1187
Website: http://pons-tourisme.fr/visites
GPS coordinates: 45.57810,-0.54750
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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