Tour de l'Horloge
Paris, France
This is a tower with the first public clock in Paris, installed in 1371, forming part of the former royal palace on Île de la Cité.
The Clock Tower (Tour de l'Horloge) is one of the towers of the Palace of Justice on Île de la Cité, known for Paris's first public clock, installed in 1371. The clock is richly decorated with allegorical figures. The tower was part of the former royal palace and witnessed many historical events. Its architecture is an example of a medieval defensive structure.
- Visit time: 15 min
- Website: sortiraparis.com/en/what-to-visit-in-paris/history-heritage/articles/290363-did-you-know-this-is-the-oldest-clock-in-paris-and-its-fascinating-history
How long does it take to visit Tour de l'Horloge?
Plan about 15 min.
Nearby
- Conciergerie — 30 m
- Pont au Change — 70 m
- Sainte-Chapelle — 130 m
- Palais de Justice de Paris — 130 m
- Marché aux fleurs Reine-Elizabeth-II — 140 m
- Théâtre du Châtelet — 180 m
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