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Origin and history

La Tour du Jacquemart de Lambesc is an emblematic monument located in the municipality of Lambesc, in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône. Built between the 16th and 17th centuries, it embodies the defensive or civic architecture of this period, although its exact use is not specified in the available sources. It is now classified as a Historical Monument, which is a testament to its heritage importance and preservation by local authorities.

The tower is located in Place de la République, in the heart of Lambesc, a town in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Available coordinates suggest an approximate location at 29 Rue Grande, although accuracy is assessed as "a priori satisfactory". Owned by the municipality, it could be open to visit or used for local events, although this information is not confirmed by current sources.

The classification of the Tower of Jacquemart by decree of 23 October 1989 specifically protects its architectural elements, identified under the cadastral plots AB 314 and AB 315. This legal status guarantees its preservation and highlights its role in local history, although the details of its origin or precise historical functions remain limited in the documents consulted.

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