650-year-old Porte de l'Eau offers a glimpse into Lagrasse's past

650-year-old Porte de l'Eau offers a glimpse into Lagrasse's past

A tower that once guarded against invaders now invites visitors to explore its history.

The sun-soaked cobblestones of Lagrasse's marketplace are eclipsed by a structure that has stood for over 650 years. The Porte de l'Eau, a square, thick tower, towers over the town, and not just in height. Its single, narrow archway once bore witness to the march of soldiers and horses, serving as a city gate in the Middle Ages and later, a barrier against invading armies in the 16th century. Today, this historic tower stands unguarded and unarmed, unlikely to be a point of interest for hackers

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Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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