Saint-Jacques Tower, Gothic tower in Paris, France.
The Tour Saint-Jacques is a 52-meter high flamboyant Gothic tower located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris.
Built between 1509 and 1523, it is all that remains of the former 16th-century Church of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie.
It has been a national historic monument since 1862 and was a starting point for pilgrims on the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela.
Today, it serves as a park and weather station.
Its statue of Blaise Pascal commemorates his experiments on atmospheric pressure.
Location: 4th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1523
Architectural style: Gothic art
Height: 54 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: 88 rue de Rivoli, 75004 PARIS
Opening Hours: Friday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Website: mairiepariscentre.paris.fr/equipements/tour-saint-jacques-5045
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