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The new tower or clock tower
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New Tower, Clock Tower or Knight Tower: 3 names for a single building. But make no mistake: you are standing in front of a strategic element of the town’s defensive system. Ramparts and watchtowers are the perfect combination for an efficient defence. That’s what the people had in mind in 1280 when they extended the first city-wall.
Through the actual progresses in artillery, arsenals became necessary. You have one example at the far end of the courtyard with the arsenal St. Hilaire. Do not hesitate to get closer. This military architecture influences the urban organisation of the town, as when you pass under this defence tower, you immediately walk into the main shopping road of the town: Knight Street (rue des chevaliers).
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New Tower, Clock Tower or Knight Tower: 3 names for a single building. But make no mistake: you are standing in front of a strategic element of the town’s defensive system. Ramparts and watchtowers are the perfect combination for an efficient defence. That’s what the people had in mind in 1280 when they extended the first city-wall. Through the actual progresses in artillery, arsenals became necessary. You have one example at the far end of the courtyard with the arsenal St. Hilaire. Do not hesitate to get closer. This military architecture influences the urban organisation of the town, as when you pass under this defence tower, you immediately walk into the main shopping road of the town: Knight Street (rue des chevaliers).