Tour de Vésone, Roman tower in Périgueux, France.
The Tour de Vésone rises 24 meters high, featuring thick stone walls and a cylindrical structure that demonstrates Roman architectural techniques.
Built in the second century, this tower formed the central part of a temple dedicated to the goddess Vesunna during the Roman occupation of Gaul.
The structure represents the religious practices of ancient Périgueux, when the city served as the capital of the Civitas petrucoriorum region.
Located in Vésone Park, the tower opens daily from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM in winter and until 9 PM during summer months.
The tower remains one of the tallest and most complete Roman temple structures still standing in France, with its original walls reaching 90 feet.
Location: Périgueux
Address: Jardin de Vésone
GPS coordinates: 45.17940,0.71436
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:25
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