Construction of the bastion 4e quart XVIIe siècle (≈ 1787)
Period of construction of the military monument.
2 décembre 1988
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 2 décembre 1988 (≈ 1988)
Official protection of the penal bastion.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Bastion des Penitents or Tour des Penitents or Bastion Niquet (Box H 323) : inscription by decree of 2 December 1988
Key figures
Niquet - Military engineer
Attributed as the master of the bastion.
Origin and history
The Penitent bastion is a military building built during the 4th quarter of the 17th century. Located in the municipality of Seyne, in the department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, it bears witness to the defensive architecture of this period. Its designation as historic monuments in 1988 underscores its historic importance and its remarkable state of conservation.
The bastion, also called the Tower of the Penitents or Niquet Bastion, is attributed to military engineer Niquet. Today it is owned by the municipality of Seyne. This type of construction reflects the strategic concerns of the time, especially in a border region such as Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, marked by military tensions and the protection needs of local populations.
The building is listed in the Merimée base, which facilitates its identification and precise location. Although the available sources do not detail its exact use over the centuries, its inscription among the historical monuments of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence makes it a key element of the local heritage. The rue du Mazel, where it is located, is a geographical landmark for visitors and researchers interested in the military history of the region.
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