Pigeon tower (sarzeau)

Pigeon tower in Sarzeau

Interior view with pigeon nests

The pigeon tower (French colombier or pigeonnier ) in Sarzeau , a French commune in the Morbihan department in Brittany , was probably built in the 14th century. The pigeon tower has been classified as a monument historique since 1840 as part of the Château de Suscinio .

The round tower made of quarry stone has a roof made of stone slabs. Inside, the many pigeon nests are still preserved.

See also

• Pigeon towers in France

literature

• Le Patrimoine des Communes du Morbihan. Flohic Editions, Volume 1, Paris 1996, ISBN 2-84234-009-4 , p. 401.

Web links

Commons : Pigeon Tower (Sarzeau)  - Collection of images, videos and audio files

• Description at the French Ministry of Culture

Coordinates: 47 ° 30 '46 "  N , 2 ° 43' 46"  W.