Initial construction XIIIe siècle (≈ 1350)
Construction of the tower begins
XVe siècle
Period of modification
Period of modification XVe siècle (≈ 1550)
Possible work or extensions
3 juin 1932
Registration MH
Registration MH 3 juin 1932 (≈ 1932)
Official classification historical monument
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Key figures
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Sources do not mention any historical actors
Origin and history
The Witch Tower is an iconic historical building in Kaysersberg, the Alsatian city of the Upper Rhine department. Built between the 13th and 15th centuries, it embodies the medieval defensive architecture of the region. Its name evokes local legends, although its original use remains linked to the protection of the village.
Ranked a historic monument since 1932, the tower stands in the garden of Hotel Chambard, 9 rue du Général-de-Gaulle. Its central location and official registration underline its heritage importance. Property of the municipality, it bears witness to the urban history of Kaysersberg, between medieval heritage and contemporary valorization.
Available sources, such as Wikipedia and Monumentum, confirm its protected status and symbolic function. Although little architectural detail is specified, its association with the name "Sorcerers" reflects Alsatian popular beliefs and narratives. Today, it integrates into the tourist landscape of the city, alongside other monuments classified in the Upper Rhine.
