Tour aux Puces, Medieval fortified tower in Thionville, France
The Tour aux Puces features fourteen polygon sides with walls constructed using progressively smaller stones from the base to the top, reaching 13.40 meters in height.
Built between the 11th and 12th centuries as a keep for the Counts of Luxembourg, the tower served as the administrative headquarters until the 16th century.
The museum inside the tower presents archaeological collections through eight thematic rooms, displaying regional artifacts from prehistory through the Renaissance period.
The museum offers guided tours, educational workshops for schools, and free admission on the first Sunday of each month throughout the year.
The name Tour aux Puces resulted from a translation error of the original Luxembourgish word Peetzsturm, which actually meant Tower of the Well.
Location: Thionville
GPS coordinates: 49.35795,6.16909
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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