The Beffroi in Salers might be standing on the foundations of a structure from the 14th century. It is a tower with a rectangular floor plan with a round stair tower attached to the side. It features a pointed arch passage spanned by a barrel vault, which was originally closed by wooden gates. On the facade, there are still remains of machicolations.
While the residents of Salers were permitted to fortify the town, two other city gates were pulled down. The Beffroi remains today as a preserved piece of local history.
It has been a Monument historique since 1929. Today, it stands with a roof featuring an open iron bell frame. It is preserved alongside the Porte de la Martille.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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