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The Lesdiguières Tower is a military building located in the commune of Pournet, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Built between the second half of the 15th and 17th centuries, it bears witness to the defensive architecture of this period in the Southern Alps. Its designation as historic monuments in 1984 underscores its historic importance and its remarkable state of conservation.

The tower is now owned by the commune of Sentnet. Although its current use (visit, rental, accommodation) is not specified in the available sources, its protected status guarantees its preservation. It is part of a historic landscape marked by conflicts and exchanges between the Alpine valleys, where the towers served as both a watchtower and a symbol of local power. These constructions often reflected tensions between lords, village communities and central powers during the Ancien Régime.

The available data refer to its SEO in the Merimée database, as well as an approximate location near the centre of Permnet. No additional information is provided on any historical figures related to its construction or use, or on any significant events that occurred there. The tower remains a typical example of alpine fortifications, adapted to the region's geographical and climatic constraints.

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