Tour Mataguerre, Medieval defense tower in Périgueux, France.

Tour Mataguerre is a circular tower of light grey and beige stone blocks, built on a wider flared base and crowned by a projecting cornice carried on evenly spaced stone corbels. A narrow arrow slit widens into a small circular opening low on its face, and a band of black staining darkens the base. A flagpole rises from the top.

Tour Mataguerre dates from the 13th century and is one of the last vestiges of the medieval rampart that protected the Puy Saint-Front, the hilltop core that became central Périgueux. It was entirely rebuilt in the 15th century, served as a gunpowder store from 1622 to 1831, and lost its conical roof in 1807. It was listed as a monument historique in 1840.

The tower stands on rue de la Bride, facing Périgueux's tourist office at the corner of place Francheville and cours Fénelon. Inside, its walls hold a collection of medieval weapons, and a orientation table on the walkway at the top helps visitors identify the main buildings of the city below.

The tower is located near Francheville parking and is easy to reach on foot, with direct access to the building. Visitors can explore the interior, view medieval weapons displays and enjoy views across the city from an elevated walkway.

The tower's conical roof was removed in 1807 because the structure had fallen into disrepair, leaving the flat top visitors see today. The tower was listed as a monument historique in 1840, one of the earliest such listings in France.