Carbonniere Tower

The tower of Carbonier belongs to the fortifications of Aigues-Mortes. It was constructed in the 13th century. The city is quite far away (3.5 km) and the tower stands alone, in the middle of the fields. The area is swampy and the only road passed through the tower, so it housed several military, which charged the fee for the passage.


At the moment the tower is just an unusual sight. The road passes through it until now, although it has become automotive.


Tower has free access. From the top you can see the herds of the famous white horses of the Camargue National Park and herds of black bulls.






Getting there: coordinates of parking lot N 43 35.380 E 4 12.602, from there go on foot along a wooden platform. By public transport can not be reached. The nearest stop is Aigues-Mortes-Malamousque, bus C32 (schedule, map), 2.2 kilometers from the tower.