La Tour Gloriette, located in Arbois, Jura, is an ancient tower of fortification that dates back to the 13th, 16th, and 17th centuries. Inscribed as a historic monument since 1927, this 17-meter tall square tower offers a glimpse into the town's medieval past. From 1655, Tour Gloriette housed a company of arquebusiers and was part of the city’s defenses.
In 1674, it was one of the elements of the city's defenses that allowed it to resist the assaults of French troops during the siege of Arbois. After being severely damaged by a flood in 1503, the Gloriette was rebuilt and sold to the city by Jehan Daguet in 1598. It was located at 1 rue de la Tour (gloriette) in Arbois.
Today, the tower has been restored by the municipality and converted into an artist's atelier and art exhibition space.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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