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Origin and history

La Tour de la Madeleine, located in Avignon, is an architectural vestige dating from the 13th century. This monument, now listed in the inventory of Historical Monuments since a decree of 17 May 1974, bears witness to the medieval heritage of the city. Its precise location at 28 rue Petite-Fusterie makes it a landmark in the historic centre of Avignon, although its GPS location is considered to be of poor accuracy (note 5/10).

The tower, also known as the former Tour de la Madeleine, is protected under the cadastral reference D 384. Available sources, such as the Monumentum database and Merimée data, confirm its status as a listed monument, without specifying its original use or subsequent transformations. No information is provided on its current accessibility (visits, rental) or detailed conservation status.

Avignon, in the 13th century, was a dynamic city integrated into Comtat Venaissin, marked by growing urban organization and trade. Medieval towers, such as that of the Madeleine, were often used for defence, supervision, or as a symbol of power for local lords or religious institutions. Their presence also reflected the densification of urban cores and the need to protect themselves in a sometimes unstable political context.

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