Erected at the end of the 13th century, at the same time as the ramparts of Aigues-Mortes, the Tour Carbonnière stands proudly in the heart of the marshes, like an isolated sentinel. Square in shape, it is built from the same rusticated stone as the town's ramparts. Straddling the road, it is a must-see for anyone wishing to reach Aigues-Mortes by land.
In medieval times, it was the only point of passage, located at the end of a long roadway supported by bridges. Unavoidable and strategic, it was impossible to avoid.
Today, the tower is open to the public: you can climb up and enjoy an exceptional panorama of the surrounding marshes.
The Tour Carbonnière, Grand Site de France
Ancienne Route d'Aigues-Mortes
D46
30220 Saint-Laurent-d'Aigouze
D46
30220 Saint-Laurent-d'Aigouze
Means of communication
- 04 66 77 22 31
- tourisme@terredecamargue.fr
- http://tourisme-saint-laurent-daigouze.fr/fr/patrimoine/
Open
All year round daily.
24h/24h.
Animals accepted
yes (without supplements)
Equipement
- Car park
- Free car park
- Parking nearby
Services
- Pets welcome
Group tours
- Unguided group tours available permanently
Individual visits
- Unguided individual tours available permanently
Rates
Free access.
Location
Saint-Laurent-d'Aigouze
Environment
- 10 - 20 min from a train station by bike
- Less than 10 minutes from an SNCF train station by electric bike
- Less than 10 minutes from a train station by car
- 20 - 30 min walk to bus stop
- Less than 10 min from a bus stop by bike
