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This 12C tower overlooks the town from the middle of a small wood. Built to a very rare, four-petalled rose design, it was originally the keep of the royal castle which has since disappeared. Taken by Henry IV in 1589, local inhabitants demanded its demolition, as they were tired of the endless fighting over it. Good King Henry did not do things by halves: the cracks caused by the explosion of the barrels of gunpowder can still be seen today.
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- From€16(32.7 K reviews)31 Km
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide467 m - Cour de l’Hôtel-de-Ville, 91150 Étampes
- The Green Guide566 m - Rue de la République, 91150 Étampes
- The Green Guide1.9 Km - Rue St-Martin, 91150 Étampes
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Where to sleepnearby
- From €42Voyage au coeur d Etampes412 m - 23 Rue de la République, 91150 Étampes
- From €66ibis Etampes423 m - 14 Rue Du Rempart, 91150 Étampes
- From €37Comfort Hotel Etampes956 m - Avenue de la coquerive, 91150 Étampes
More hotels in Étampes
Where to eatnearby
- Le PieuxAround€22733 m - 91 Rue de la Republique, 91150 Etampes
- Le Vieux ChaudronAround€393.39 Km - 45 Grande Rue, 91150 Ormoy-la-Riviere
- La Brasserie LouisAround€467.84 Km - 19 Rue du Perigord, 91150 Boutervilliers
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