Construction of the tower XVIIIe siècle (≈ 1850)
Period of fortification of the Languedoc coast
10 mai 1996
Registration Historic Monument
Registration Historic Monument 10 mai 1996 (≈ 1996)
Official protection by ministerial decree
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Tour (Case BD 9): entry by order of 10 May 1996
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Origin and history
The Grand Travers Tower, located at La Grande-Motte in the Hérault, is a key element of Languedoc's coastal fortifications. Built in the 18th century, it illustrates the military effort of the period to secure the Mediterranean coast. Its architecture, typical of signal towers, was used to transmit alerts and monitor maritime approaches.
Classified Historic Monument by order of 10 May 1996, this tower is part of the defensive heritage of the region. It is now owned by a state public institution. Although its original use is defence-related, its current status and access to the public are not specified in available sources.
The location of the tower, noted as "a priori satisfactory" (level 7/10), is associated with Insee code 34344, confirming its anchoring in the commune of La Grande-Motte. Its inscription in the title of Historic Monuments underscores its heritage importance, although the details of its visit or contemporary use remain unclear.
