Langres, City of Art and History

PETIT-SAULT OR MARKET TOWER
Listed Building - Circa 1517.
52000 LANGRES
GPS : 47.867068,5.330603

Tel. : 03 25 87 67 67
Fax : 03 25 87 73 33
Mail : info@tourisme-langres.com

This tower, in a U shape with long sides, was destined to control the northwest corner of the wall, and the road to Paris which passed below. Equipped with huge openings and walls up to seven metres thick, the interior layout follows the slope of the land. The two strongly vaulted chambers are linked by a monumental stairway and support a large artillery terrace.
The exterior walls are bossed and feature gargoyles, adding an aesthetic dimension to the tower.
During the building of this tower the town authorities had a well dug, for public use, originally equipped with a coping.
Being naturally defended by the slope of the land, this part of the wall did not need too much in the way of defensive structures. Forming a particularly skilful ensemble, impressive and well dimensioned, this structure shows clearly the military role of Langres at the beginning of the 16th century.



Telephone mobile
03 25 87 67 67

Dates and Times of opening
Free access all the year.

Prices
No admission charge.