Tour Blanche d'Issoudun
Tour Blanche d'Issoudun, Medieval keep in Issoudun, France
Description
The Tour Blanche d'Issoudun is a medieval keep standing in the historical center of the city, rising about 28 meters high with walls roughly 4 meters thick. The tower sits on an artificial mound and forms a notable landmark in the cityscape today.
History
Richard the Lionheart ordered construction of this keep in the late 12th century, and Philip Augustus completed it following his conquest in 1202. This fortification represented military strategy of the medieval period.
Culture
The tower shapes the medieval character of Issoudun's city center as it stands today. Its name marks a historical connection between the French kingdom and a distant ruling family.
Practical
The keep opens to visitors from April through September, allowing access to the viewing platform. The tower sits centrally in the city and is easy to reach on foot.
Did you know?
As you climb, you notice the massive stone walls that have endured hundreds of years and still retain their original roughness today. The interior spaces show little decoration, emphasizing its practical purpose as a military stronghold.
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