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Bas Moyen Âge
Renaissance
Temps modernes
Révolution/Empire
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1300
1400
…
2000
XIIIe siècle
Construction of the tower
Construction of the tower XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Period of alleged construction of the monument.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The Tour d'Argent in full (Box CP 1246): ranking by decree of 22 February 2012
Origin and history
The Silver Tower of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is an emblematic building dating back to the 13th century. Located in the historic heart of the city, it embodies a medieval period marked by the construction of defensive or symbolic structures in Provencal cities. Its name evokes an architectural function or feature related to money, although available sources do not specify its exact use.
In medieval times, the cities of Provence, such as L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, were often organized around central monuments serving as landmarks or protection points. These constructions reflected local social and economic dynamics, where trade, crafts and agriculture structured daily life. The Silver Tower is part of this general context, although its specific history remains to be deepened from complementary sources.
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