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St John's Barbican and tower
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Michelin Guide
Interesting
Civil and military monument
The Michelin Guide's review
The ramparts, built from 1345, used to seal off the Lot entirely. Not much remains of these fortifications apart from a large tower to the west which is the site of a powder store and the former St-Michel gate that leads into the cemetery. To the east are two fortified constructions: an elegant guard house which once protected Barre gate, and St John's Tower (or Hanging Tower), built on a rock looking over the river.
Location
Rue de la Barre46000 Cahors
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