Machicolated tower

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Tower
  • listed
Rempart Ouest, 06570 Saint-Paul-de-Vence
The tower gate in the 14th-century walls is a fine example of medieval military architecture with machicolations and a loophole…
This tower gate is one of the rare vestiges of Saint-Paul de Vence's medieval town walls. It is also known as the "Porte de Vence", i.e. the Vence gate, because it faces in the direction of the town of Vence. It boasts several means of defence: machicolations at the top, a loophole on the north wall, and a portcullis whose old runners can still be seen today. The top part in brick was probably constructed in Vauban's day.

Openings

Openings

All year 2025 - Open everyday

Location

Location

Machicolated tower
Rempart Ouest, 06570 Saint-Paul-de-Vence

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Close to a public transportation
  • Village centre
Updated on 22 May 2025 at 12:38
by Office de tourisme de Saint-Paul-de-Vence
(Offer identifier : 4719538)