Samois Tower, Abandoned observation tower in Samois-sur-Seine, France
The Samois Tower stands 117 meters high on a rock formation, featuring stone construction and architectural elements from both neo-medieval and eclectic styles.
Built in 1880 by architect Isidore Hébert, this tower served as a significant geodesy site for measuring and mapping the surrounding territory.
The tower represents the late 19th-century French architectural movement that combined traditional stone construction methods with modern observation purposes.
Currently inaccessible to visitors due to its deteriorated condition, the tower remains visible from several vantage points in the forest of Fontainebleau.
The tower location at coordinates 48.451503, 2.74228 provides an elevated position above the Seine River, marking a notable point in local topography.
Location: Samois-sur-Seine
Inception: 1880
Architects: Isidore Hébert
Architectural style: neo-medieval architecture, eclectic architecture
Elevation above the sea: 117 m
Made from material: stone
Address: rocher de Samois
GPS coordinates: 48.45150,2.74228
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58
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