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Origin and history

The Tour de la Dîme de Mornant is a historical monument located in the commune of Mornant, in the Rhône department. This building, whose exact function is not specified in the available sources, was included in the inventory of Historic Monuments by order of 7 June 1926. Today, it belongs to the commune and remains a notable architectural vestige of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.

The location of the Tower of the tithe is estimated with fair accuracy (level 5 of 10), according to available data. It is located approximately at 4 Rue Porte du Nord, in the centre of Mornant. Although sources do not detail its historical use, tithe towers were generally associated with the collection of local taxes or taxes, often related to the region's agricultural or commercial activities.

The information available does not allow to trace a detailed history of this monument. However, its inscription in 1926 underlined its heritage importance. Current data do not indicate whether the tower is open to the public, used as a rental room or converted into guest rooms. Its conservation status and possible restorations are not documented in the sources consulted.

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