Tour des Pêcheurs, Haguenau, Fortified tower in Haguenau, France
The tour des Pêcheurs is a fortified medieval tower with an octagonal shape, located at 2 quai des Pêcheurs along the Moder river in Haguenau. Its base was built between 1228 and 1235 using brick and stone, while the upper levels were added or reworked in the 16th century; the ground floor has a vaulted ceiling and the top level opens onto the roof structure.
The tower was built between 1228 and 1235 when Haguenau was an important free imperial city, forming part of the town's medieval ring of defenses. Its upper sections were modified in the 17th century, and it was listed as a historical monument in 1923.
In summer, the tower hosts regular evening events called "the meeting of the tower," with concerts, workshops, and exhibitions. These gatherings draw locals and visitors alike, turning the old riverside structure into a lively community spot.
The tower stands on the quai des Pêcheurs along the Moder river and is easy to reach on foot from the town center. Visiting in the evening during summer may give access to special events, while the exterior can be viewed freely at any time.
The tower once controlled river access through a herse, a barrier of wooden beams that could be pulled across the Moder at night or in danger to block the waterway entirely. The name "Pêcheurs," meaning fishermen, reflects that this stretch of the river was regularly used by fishing boats until the time of the French Revolution.
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