The Carbonnière Tower
Built in the late 13th century, at the same time as the ramparts of Aigues-Mortes, Carbonnière Tower stands proudly amid 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 stands as a gateway for anyone wishing to reach Aigues-Mortes by land.
In medieval times, it was the only access point to the town, located at the end of a long causeway supported by bridges. An essential and strategically important crossing, it could not be bypassed.
Today, the tower is open to visitors. Climb to the top and enjoy exceptional panoramic views over the surrounding marshes.
D46
30220 Saint-Laurent-d'Aigouze
Means of communication
Open
All year round daily.
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.
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
Office de tourisme
Aigues-Mortes
Place Saint Louis - BP 23
30220 AIGUES-MORTES
