Initial construction XIVe siècle (≈ 1450)
Tower integrated with the fortifications of the Haute City.
1670
Dismantling of fortifications
Dismantling of fortifications 1670 (≈ 1670)
Order of Louis XIV; The tower is spared.
25 juin 1930
Historical monument classification
Historical monument classification 25 juin 1930 (≈ 1930)
Official protection of the tower and courtine.
1962
Subscription rescue
Subscription rescue 1962 (≈ 1962)
Avoid demolition thanks to the public.
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
Heyblot tower and courtine primer that is attached to it: ranking by decree of 25 June 1930
Key figures
Louis XIV - King of France
Order dismantling in 1670.
Famille Heyblot - Historical owners
Give his name to the tower.
Origin and history
La Tour Heyblot is a former fortified tower located in Bar-le-Duc, Meuse department, in the Grand Est region of Lorraine. Built in the 14th century, it is one of the rare remains of the medieval fortifications of the Haute City. Its thick limestone walls and openings with crows testify to its defensive role. The tower, now lower than originally, is joined to a courtine primer.
The Heyblot Tower was spared during the dismantling of the fortifications of Bar-le-Duc ordered by Louis XIV in 1670, unlike most other buildings. It remains, with the Clock Tower and the Nine-Castel, one of the last testimonies of the medieval enclosure. Its name comes from the Heyblot family, owner for several generations. Ranked a historic monument in 1930, it was saved from demolition in 1962 thanks to a public subscription.
The semicircular tower is located west of the Renaissance district of the High Town. Its architectural features, such as its 70 to 95 cm thick walls, reflect its initial military use. Although partially dismantled, it retains a major heritage value, illustrating Bar-le-Duc's defensive history. Its exact address, 37 rue des Ducs-de-Bar, is referenced in the Mérimée base.
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