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The tower and ramparts of Villefranche-sur-Saône are a listed historical monument, dating back to the 15th century. Located in the town of Villefranche-sur-Saône, in the Rhône department (code Insee 69264), this site includes a tower and remains of adjoining ramparts, typical of the urban fortifications of medieval times. The facades and roofs of the tower, as well as the remains of the ramparts, were inscribed under the title of the Historical Monuments by order of 30 April 1982, highlighting their heritage and architectural value.

The monument is located at two referenced addresses: the first, official in the Mérimée base, is 109 Roland Street, while an approximate location via GPS indicates 152 rue des Jardiniers. These differences reflect the uncertainties associated with cartographic accuracy, assessed as "a priori satisfactory" (note 6/10) based on available sources. No information is provided on visiting conditions, opening up to the public or possible contemporary functions (rent, accommodation).

Available data from Monumentum and the internal archives do not mention the sponsors of the construction or the specific historical events related to these ramparts. However, their presence attests to the strategic importance of Villefranche-sur-Saône at the end of the Middle Ages, a period marked by regional conflicts and the need to protect cities. These fortifications are part of a broader context of urban development and territorial control in the Rhône-Alpes region, without any specific details of their use or evolution being documented in the sources consulted.

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