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Saint Nicolas Tower (1384) along with the Lantern tower and the
La Rochelle et Son Histoire: Tours
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Chain tower
A boom or a chain (also boom defence, harbour chain, river chain, chain boom, boom chain or variants) is an obstacle strung across a navigable stretch of water to control or block navigation.
In modern times they usually have civil uses, such as ...
, is one of the three medieval
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the late 5th to the late 15th centuries, similar to the post-classical period of global history. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire ...
towers guarding the port in La Rochelle, France
La Rochelle (, , ; Poitevin-Saintongeais: ''La Rochéle''; oc, La Rochèla ) is a city on the west coast of France and a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, a part of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Charente-Maritime department. With ...
. In 1879 the French government classified it as a Monument historique (MH).
History
The Saint Nicolas Tower was named after the patron saint of sailors, This tower along with the Chain Tower (La tour de la Chaîne) stood at the entryway to the Port of La Rochelle. At times throughout history a chain was stretched between the two buildings to stop ships from entering. the building was also used as a prison throughout its history. The tower looks as it did in the 1400s.
See also
*Centre des monuments nationaux
The Centre des monuments nationaux (CMN) (French, 'National monuments centre') is a French government body (Établissement public à caractère administratif) which conserves, restores and manages historic buildings and sites that are the propert ...
* Vauclair castle
*La Rochelle Cathedral
La Rochelle Cathedral (french: Cathédrale Saint-Louis de la Rochelle) is a Catholic church located in the city of La Rochelle, France. The cathedral has been a national monument since 1906. Cathédrale Saint-Louis
Present cathedral
The Diocese ...
References
External links
*La Rochelle et Son Histoire: Tours
French Ministry of Culture {{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Nicolas Tower Buildings and structures in La Rochelle Tourist attractions in La Rochelle Historic sites in France Monuments historiques of Nouvelle-Aquitaine