Tower of the Fiefs, Sancerre
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Hilltop Sancerre: Wine, History & Cheese
5 attractions · 5h 32min · transit route
Tickets ~€34
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About Tower of the Fiefs
The Tower of the Fiefs is a 40-meter medieval defensive tower built between 1390 and 1398 by Jean III, Count of Sancerre. It is the sole surviving structure of the former Chateau de Sancerre, a large feudal fortress that once dominated the hilltop. The tower has a 12-meter diameter with walls up to 4 meters thick and features an unusual hexagonal interior plan across four levels.
Tower of the Fiefs — Planning Your Visit
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Tower Visit
RecommendedOpen seasonally from mid-April to September. Includes climbing 193 steps to the panoramic platform at the top.
In day plans, the recommended ticket is pre-selected and included in the total price.
Combine with 4 nearby attractions for a full day
From €34 / person — all tickets and transport included — transit route with total cost breakdown
The tower was likely designed by Guy de Dammartin, the same architect who built the Chateau de Mehun-sur-Yevre for the Duke of Berry. Both towers share identical dimensions — 12-meter diameter, hexagonal vaulted interiors, four levels, and matching chimneys — a coincidence too precise to be accidental.
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