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The 15th-century Tour du Beffroi

The 15th-century Tour du Beffroi

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Located in the Saône-et-Loire department, this tower was classified as a historical monument in 1923.

The Tour du Beffroi is a tower located in the commune of Chalon-sur-Saône, in the Saône-et-Loire department of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. It stands at a height of approximately 26 metres.

The tower dates back to the 15th century. It is a recognized historic structure that was officially classified as a monument historique on September 12, 1923.

Today, it remains a part of the local heritage of the French region. The structure is preserved as a significant piece of the historic architecture of the area.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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