Registration for Historic Monuments 1932 (≈ 1932)
Official classification of the tower.
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Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Tower of Chambenoz: inscription by order of 4 October 1932
Origin and history
La Tour de Chambenoz is a building located in the municipality of Salins-les-Bains, in the Jura department, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. This monument, whose location is estimated as fair (note 5/10), is identified by its address: 20 Rue des Chambenoz. Although little detailed information is available on its original history or function, its registration as Historic Monuments by order of 4 October 1932 attests to its heritage importance.
In the context of the early 20th century, the period of its ranking, Salins-les-Bains was a city marked by its thermal activity and its medieval history linked to the exploitation of salt. Monuments such as the Chambenoz Tower, although their exact use is not specified, could play a role in defence, signage or urban organization. Their preservation reflects a desire to preserve the architectural traces of past times, often linked to the local economy or social structures of the region.
