Aigues-Mortes is a located in the Gard department in the Occitania region of southern France. The medieval city walls surrounding the city are well preserved.
The Tower of Constance was built in 1242 by Saint-Louis. The construction was completed in 1254.
It is 22 metres in diameter with a height of either 33 or 40 metres depending on the source. The thickness of the walls at the base is 6 metres.
On the first floor, there is the knight’s hall. Structurally it is similar to the guardroom. It was in this room that the Protestants were imprisoned during the 18th century, most notably is Marie Durand.
View of the southern ramparts and the salt marshes.
Saint Louis Square.
This is the touristic heart of the city. In the centre, opposite the main entrance of the Porte de la Gardette, stands the statue of Saint-Louis.
Church of Notre-Dame-des-Sablons.
