Forgotten History
Tour Barberousse
Gruissan, France
The Tour Barberousse (in English, Redbeard Tower) is in the coastal village of Gruissan in the Aude département of France. The tower is all that remains of a castle built at the end of the 10th century to observe the approaches to the harbour at Narbonne and to guard against seaborne invasions of the city. Built on a steep, rocky hill, the castle was enlarged in the 12th century by the Archbishop of Narbonne, Guillaume de Broa. In the 16th century it was dismantled on the orders of Richelieu and has been left neglected since then. Today, the village of Gruissan surrounds the castle remains. The view from the castle site over the village and surrounding coastline is quite spectacular. The tower and the ruins of the castle are listed as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Gruissan, France
- Coordinates
- 43.10778, 3.08444
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q11906
What is Tour Barberousse?
Tour Barberousse is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Grotte de la Crouzade, Narbonne Cathedral, Chapelle des Pénitents bleus de Narbonne, phare de Port-la-Nouvelle.
Where is Tour Barberousse?
Tour Barberousse is in Gruissan, France. Coordinates: 43.10778, 3.08444.
How do I get to Tour Barberousse?
Tour Barberousse is at Gruissan, France (43.10778, 3.08444). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.