Tour Vauban

befästningstorn · 1693 · Camaret-sur-Mer, FR · Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban

Tour Vauban (Camaret-sur-Mer, France) dates from 1693. The catalogue names Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban as the architect. The date falls within the chapter ‘The Baroque’ in this site’s history of architecture.

It is 18 metres high. The building is protected as classified historical monument and part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The catalogue has 18 more buildings by Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban. 6 other buildings on this site lie within 25 kilometres; the nearest is Château de Brest, 13.4 km away.

• Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban