Construction of the tower XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Presumed period of construction.
21 février 1989
Registration for Historic Monuments
Registration for Historic Monuments 21 février 1989 (≈ 1989)
Official protection by order.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Tower of the Annonciade, also known as Tour de Poriane (Box B 1103): inscription by order of 21 February 1989
Origin and history
The Tower of the Annonciade, also known as the Tower of Poriane, is a medieval building erected in the 13th century. It is located in the commune of Clumanc, in the department of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Its architecture reflects the construction techniques of the time, although specific details of its original use or sponsors are not specified in the available sources.
The tower was listed as historic monuments by order of 21 February 1989. This official protection underscores its heritage importance and its role in local history. Available data indicate that it is referenced in the Mérimée database, an inventory of the French architectural heritage, but information on its current state or possible contemporary functions (visit, rental, etc.) remains incomplete.
In the 13th century, the Provencal region was marked by feudal organization and dynamic trade between the Alpine valleys and the Mediterranean. Towers such as the Annonciade often served as surveillance points, refuge or symbol of seigneurial power. Their presence attests to the strategic and social challenges of the time, although the local archives do not detail its specific history.
