Initial construction XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Presumed construction period of the tower.
XVe siècle
Changes or extension
Changes or extension XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Period mentioned for further work.
16 février 2015
Registration for historical monuments
Registration for historical monuments 16 février 2015 (≈ 2015)
Official protection of the monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The Tower known as "de la Bondue", is located 10, rue de la Bondue, in total (Box AV 27), as delimited on the cadastral plane annexed to the decree: inscription by decree of 16 February 2015.
Key figures
Roland Niaux - Researcher
Studyed the tower in his works.
Julien Barthel - Medieval historian
Published on the tower in 2013.
Origin and history
The Tower of the Bondue is a tower located in Autun, Burgundy-Franche-Comté. It dates from the 13th and 15th centuries and is a rare example of fortified urban residence in northern France. This type of construction reflects the protection and prestige needs of local lords during the late Middle Ages.
The tower was listed as historic monuments on February 16, 2015, recognizing its heritage value. It is located on 10 rue de la Bondue, in an urban area of Autun, and bears witness to the architectural practices of the city.
The research carried out, notably by Roland Niaux and Julien Barthel, highlights its importance as an example of a burgundy fortified tower. These studies highlight its role in the social and defensive organization of the medieval city, typical of the constructions of this period in Burgundy.
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