Donjon de Pons, Pons

Name: Donjon de Pons
Address: Esplanade du Chateau, Pons, 17800, France
Telephone: +33 5 46 96 13 31

#1 among attractions in Pons

Top attraction, Observation decks and towers, Historical place, Architecture, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Keep of Pons is an 830-year-old fortified tower located in Pons, France and is one of the few remnants of the original castle of Pons. The keep is located near the chapel and porch of Saint Gilles and remains of the ramparts. On a hill and visible from a distance, this 33-meter-high edifice is used as the symbol of the city. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1187 (837 years ago)Length: 87 ftWidth: 50 ftHeight: 108 ftCoordinates: 45°34'42"N, 0°32'52"W

Address

Esplanade du ChateauPons 17800 France

Contact

+33 5 46 96 13 31

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Day trips

Donjon de Pons – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint-Vivien Church, St. Martin's Church, Château des Egreteaux, Hôpital des pèlerins.

~1840 ftS
Architecture, Church
Saint-Vivien Church, Pons
9 min walk • Saint-Vivien Church is a Saintonge Romanesque church located in Pons en Saintonge, in the French department of Charente-Maritime in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region.
~840 ftNE
Church
St. Martin's Church, Pons
5 min walk • The church of Saint-Martin is the more important of the two parish churches of the city of Pons, in Charente-Maritime.
0.8 miSE
Forts and castles
Château des Egreteaux
22 min walk • The château d'Usson or château des Égretaux is located south-east of the town of Pons in the Charente-Maritime.
0.7 miSW
Neighbourhood
Hôpital des pèlerins, Pons
18 min walk • The pilgrims' hospital is a former medieval hospice located in the lower town of Pons, in Charente-Maritime.
~1370 ftS
45°34'29"N • 0°32'57"W
Médiathèque Pierre Senillou, Pons
7 min walk • Library

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Donjon de Pons?

Nearby attractions include St. Martin's Church, Pons (5 min walk), Médiathèque Pierre Senillou, Pons (7 min walk), Saint-Vivien Church, Pons (9 min walk), Hôpital des pèlerins, Pons (18 min walk).