The old church of Paimpol, also known as La Vieille Tour, is located in the commune of Paimpol in the Côtes-d'Armor department of Brittany. While the original parish church was destroyed in the early 20th century, the bell tower dating from 1784 remains.
The base of the tower, reaching up to the spire, is a construction in dressed stone with a square base. It features half-round windows with plain bands on two faces and is flanked on the other two sides by stair towers. The tower is crowned by an openwork gallery.
The octagonal spire is also made of stone. This bell tower was classified as a historical monument by a decree on June 19, 1916.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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