By Mahée, October 23, 2024
Reading time: 3 min.
Nestled in the town ofUzes, Fenestrelle Tower stands majestically, like a silent guardian of history. With its elegant chiseled silhouette and countless twin bays, it is the symbol of theheritage identity of the city. But what makes this tower a true jewel of French Romanesque art?
A journey through time
Built between the 12th and 13th centuries, the Fenestrelle Tower is a fascinating witness to the medieval era. On each floor, it reveals architectural elements full of history, each detail telling a part of its past. Its cylindrical appearance, unique in France, in fact an exceptional building that attracts attention and questions. This tower, whose name evokes the many windows that adorn its facade, was built to serve as a bell tower for the Saint Theodorit Cathedral.
The first floor has no openings, while the second has two twin windows, that is, double. From the third floor onwards, the tower opens up further with eight pairs of openings that bring a certain lightness to its appearance. With a progressive narrowing at each level, it adopts a slender silhouette.



A singularity in France
But is the Fenestrelle Tower really the only one of its kind? In fact, this tower is part of a architectural rarity: cylindrical bell towers. Although other examples exist in Europe, the Fenestrelle Tower is unique in France and is distinguished by its finesse and elegance. With its unique characteristics, it recalls the architectural influences that have crossed paths over the centuries.
An invitation to discovery
Le heritage service of the city of Uzès has chosen to highlight the Fenestrelle Tower through a documentary film imagined by Guillaume Boccaccio, the Project Manager for the City of Art and History of Uzès. This video offers you an immersive journey into its history and characteristics. The images reveal not only the beauty of the tower, but also the richness of the Uzès heritage that surrounds it.
The Fenestrelle Tower, with its enigmatic allure and cultural heritage, is a must-see during your visit to Uzès. It is not just part of the landscape, it defines it. When you visit, let yourself be enchanted by its history, its secrets and the timeless beauty of Romanesque art.
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