Origin and history

La Tour de l'Horloge is a monument located in the commune of Cogolin, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Although its name evokes a watchmaking function, the available sources do not specify its construction period or exact historical use. This type of tower was often associated with the management of communal time or with signage in medieval or modern cities.

In the villages of Provence, clock towers played a central role in everyday life. They rhythmized agricultural, artisanal and religious activities, while serving as a visual landmark in the urban landscape. Their presence often reflected the administrative or economic importance of the locality, although the specific details of this tower are not documented in current sources.