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The corner towers

  The Tour de la Reine Mathilde (Queen Matilda Tower) and the Tour Puchot were added to the fortification in the early 13 th century to strengthen the castle defences where the town wall butted up against the fortress wall. Built to a circular plan, in line with advances in 13 th century military architecture, these two towers were substantially redesigned starting in the 15 th century. They are not now open to visitors.

The tour de la reine Mathilde :

Tour Mathilde (13th c.), south-east of the enclosure, viewed from the Rue du VaugueuxThe Tour Mathilde, inside the enclosure, from the rampart walk near the Porte Saint-Pierre

The Tour Mathilde, elevation inside the enclosureMullioned window, Tour MathildeLatrines installed in the Tour Mathilde guards’ room

The Tour Puchot :

The Tour Puchot overlooking the castle’s west rampartThe Tour Puchot, north-west of the enclosure, viewed from the Rue de Geole

The Tour Puchot from the moatTour Puchot access from the rampart walkLower level door to the Tour Puchot