Clock tower of Auxerre, Medieval clock tower in central Auxerre, France
The Clock Tower rises from the center of Auxerre with its dual-faced timepiece, standing at the intersection of narrow medieval streets and timber houses.
Built in 1483 on the site of a former prison within the Gallo-Roman fortified city, the tower underwent major reconstruction between 1891 and 1893.
The tower's bells marked the daily rhythms of city life, signaling prayer times and work schedules for the medieval inhabitants of Auxerre.
Visitors can observe the tower's exterior and its clock faces from the surrounding streets, while the tourist office provides information about the area.
The clock mechanism features two hands operating at different speeds: one for solar time and another for tracking lunar phases.
Location: Auxerre
Address: rue de l'Horloge
GPS coordinates: 47.79593,3.56987
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
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