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La Tour Prisonnière et les Souterrains

  • Historic site and monument
  • Historic patrimony
  • Military Patrimony
  • Tower
  • Historic district
  • Rampart
  • listed
  • 15th C
Elevation : 270m
La Tour Prisonnière, Rue des Fossés de la Tour prisonnière, 03300 Cusset
Please note that the nearest station is more than
©©Ville de Cusset
©Xavier Thomas
©Xavier Thomas
Vue côté chemin de ronde
©©Ville de Cusset
©©Ville de Cusset
©Xavier Thomas
©Xavier Thomas
Vue côté chemin de ronde
©©Ville de Cusset
This museum traces the history and urban development of Cusset in one of the last vestiges of the fortifications built in the 15th century at the request of Louis XI (ISMH 1996).
Built between 1476 and 1483, this artillery tower was spared destruction in modern times thanks to its use as a prison until 1957. In modern times, the tower has played an important role, with historical accounts of Napoleon III's visit at the end of the 19th century. Today, the tower houses the town's museum (since 1980), offering visitors the chance to discover the history of Cusset through its lapidary collections, as well as paintings, sculptures and engravings. An exhibition of medieval...

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  • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Activities
  • Temporary exhibition
  • Permanent exhibition
  • Equipment
  • Toilets
  • Car park
  • Parking
  • Coach parking
  • Services
  • Educational visits
  • Tourist routes
  • Tourist brochures
  • Tourist information
  • Booking of general amenities
  • Guided tours

Rates

Full price
7€
Reduced price
5€
Child
5€
Student
5€
Group adults
3.50€
Group children
3.50€
Full price
7€
Reduced price
5€
Child
5€
Student
5€
Group adults
3.50€
Group children
3.50€
Full price
7€
Reduced price
5€
Child
5€
Student
5€
Group adults
3.50€
Group children
3.50€
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Groups (Max capacity)
  • 20 Maximum number of people

Openings

Saturday
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Monday
14:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
14:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
14:00 - 19:00
Thursday
14:00 - 19:00
Friday
14:00 - 19:00
Saturday
14:00 - 19:00
Sunday
14:00 - 19:00
Saturday
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00
Sunday
10:00 - 12:00
14:00 - 18:00

Location

La Tour Prisonnière et les Souterrains
Elevation : 270m
La Tour Prisonnière, Rue des Fossés de la Tour prisonnière, 03300 Cusset
Please note that the nearest station is more than
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Updated on 20 February 2025 at 09:55
 by Vichy Destinations
 (Offer identifier : 4685169)
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