Les fortifications d'Avranches are a defensive system surrounding the old city of Avranches, located in the department of Manche in the Normandy region. These remnants of an urban wall intended to protect the city during the Middle Ages are situated in the commune of Avranches.
The fortifications corresponding to the current ruins were erected in the 13th century under the reign of Saint Louis. They were built to protect the city from the will of Henri III to reconquer his continental lands.
One of the structures is the Tour de l'Arsenal, or de Saint-Louis, which is listed as a historic monument by an order of May 14, 1937.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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