Tour de Batère, Medieval watchtower in Corsavy, France
The Tour de Batère stands as a round military tower with two original levels, measuring 4.5 meters in interior diameter at an elevation of 1436 meters.
Built around 1340 during the Kingdom of Majorca period, this tower served as a strategic communication point against potential threats from the Kingdom of Aragon.
The tower formed part of a network of 41 signal towers that transmitted messages using fire at night and smoke signals during daylight hours.
Visitors can reach the tower by following the dirt road from Corsavy to Valmanya, parking at the mountain pass, then continuing on foot.
The structure contained an internal water cistern and a fireplace, demonstrating advanced architectural features for a medieval military installation.
Location: Corsavy
Elevation above the sea: 1,436.6 m
GPS coordinates: 42.50848,2.57646
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
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