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Tour du Guet
2.7
based on 61 reviewsClosed Business hours TBA
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Place d'Armes, 62100, Calais FranceMap
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This is a 13th-century watchtower, about 39 meters high, with a loft for homing pigeons. The tower dates back to 1214 and was damaged by an earthquake in 1580. It was used as a lighthouse until becoming a watchtower in 1848. During World War I it served as a military post.
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Impressive
Saw this when on my way to a restaurant nearby. Great piece of history. Small plaque nearby tells you all about it. Worth a visit if you’ve also got something else to do nearby
Just sit awhile
This is in the town square which has lots of restaurants, that have outside seating. The tower is a great piece of engineering. So sip a glass of wine, take your time.
Amazing history!
When you walk into this square in Calais this is probably the first thing you see. It doesn't seem like much, but if you look closely and think about it, and maybe do a little research you come to rea...
Imposing,historic building
This is fine building that was both a Watch Tower and Lighthouse.Shame you can’t go inside,this would make a fine vista attraction.As it is,it is still nice to walk around and view this building from ...
FORMER WATCHTOWER AND LIGHTHOUSE
This was a watchtower constructed in 1214. It dominates the square that it is placed in. It was used as the Calais lighthouse until 1848, when the new lighthouse was lit. The tower is illuminated at n...