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BUTCHER'S TOWER

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68150Ribeauvillé, France
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2024
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Ribeauvillé's tower, 29 metres above the town's rooftops.

You won't be able to miss it when you stroll through Ribeauvillé! The majestic Tour des Bouchers (Butchers' Tower) towers 29 metres above the town's rooftops, and bears witness to the past of the city of minstrels. It dates back to the 13th century and takes its name from the butchers' guild, who were responsible for defending the town from this tower, which unfortunately can no longer be visited today. It's precious because it's the last of the 4 gate towers of the once fortified town. This imposing historic monument is yours to capture.

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Au 13ème siècle, Ribeauvillé est entourée de remparts et la ville est divisée en 4 quartiers. Chacun d'eux a une tour munie d'une porte qui permet d'aller d'un quartier à l'autre. Ces tours ont disparu au 19ème siècle et il ne subsiste que la Tour des Bouchers, érigée entre la Ville Moyenne et la Vieille Ville. Elle comportait à l'origine trois étages et fut rehaussée en 1536. En 1539, on a construit à côté un abattoir municipal qui a ainsi donné son nom à cette tour. On peut y voir sur sa balustrade de style renaissance les armes du seigneur de Ribeaupierre.
Quant aux anciens abattoirs, ils abritent à présent une galerie d'art pour les artisans et créateurs locaux.
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