Bismarck Tower, Memorial tower on Mount Saint-Quentin, Le Ban-Saint-Martin, France
The stone tower stands at the summit of Mount Saint-Quentin, offering views over the Moselle Valley and the surrounding landscapes of Lorraine.
Built in 1902 during the German occupation of Alsace-Lorraine, this monument represents one of numerous towers constructed to honor Chancellor Otto von Bismarck.
The structure reflects the architectural and memorial practices of the German Empire, serving as a testament to the complex history between France and Germany.
Visitors can access the tower through hiking trails starting from Plappeville, following a 6.85-kilometer path with 148 meters of elevation gain.
This monument remains the only preserved Bismarck tower in France, marking a distinctive element of German architectural heritage on French soil.
Location: Le Ban-Saint-Martin
GPS coordinates: 49.12167,6.13556
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
Mont-Saint-Quentin
603 m
Group Fortifications Of Saint-Quentin
1.2 km
Temple de Garnison
2.5 km
Moselle River in Metz
2.2 km
Fort Moselle
2.4 km
Robert Schuman's House
2.1 km
Église Saint-Quentin
2.1 km
Église du Saint-Sacrement de Devant-les-Ponts
2 km
Église Saint-Simon de Metz
2.3 km
Church Sankt-Brigide of Plappevile
1 km
Caserne Roques
595 m
Église Saint-Quentin de Longeville-lès-Metz
1.1 km
Caserne de cavalerie du Fort Moselle
2.5 km
Temple protestant de Longeville-lès-Metz
1.1 km
Église Saint-Remy de Scy
1.6 km
Château Lasalle
960 m
Quai des Régates
2.4 km
Maison du pasteur Paul Ferry
1.4 km
Église Saint-Clément de Lorry-lès-Metz
2.5 km
Villa Schock, Le Ban-Saint-Martin
1 km
Église Sainte-Croix du Ban-Saint-Martin
1 km
Église Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes de Devant-les-Ponts
1.4 km
Chapelle du couvent des Sœurs franciscaines de Sainte-Blandine du Ban-Saint-Martin
986 m
Chapelle Sainte-Bernadette des Quatre Bornes
2.4 km
Chapelle Gilbrin de Scy-Chazelles
2 km
Chapelle du monastère des Servantes-du-Cœur-de-Jésus de Scy-Chazelles
2.1 km
Château de Tignomont, Plappeville
1.5 km
Chapelle de l'alumnat de la congrégation des Assomptionnistes de Chazelles
2 kmReviews
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