Tours de Carbonnières, Medieval fortified tower in Goulles, France
Two square granite towers stand 20 meters apart at the bottom of a narrow valley between the Bedaine and Maronne rivers.
The original fortress from the 11th century transformed into two distinct towers during the 13th and 15th centuries, reaching heights of 18 meters.
The southern tower, La Bistorg, functioned as a defense post, while the northern tower served as residential quarters after 1359.
Visitors can explore the towers through a marked 3.5-kilometer path, accessible year-round without admission fees.
A former village near the towers, complete with fifteen houses, a chapel, and a leper hospital, remained inhabited until 1948.
Location: Goulles
GPS coordinates: 45.04410,2.10290
Latest update: June 6, 2025 18:48
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