Tour de l’Horloge
Tour de l’Horloge is a clock in Paris, Île-de-France. Tour de l’Horloge is situated nearby to the museum The Conciergerie, as well as near the courthouse Tribunal de commerce de Paris.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include The Conciergerie and Île de la Cité.
The Conciergerie
Museum
Photo: Xandru, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Conciergerie is a former courthouse and prison in Paris, France located on the west of the Île de la Cité below the Palais de Justice. It was originally part of the former royal palace, the Palais de la Cité, which also included the Sainte-Chapelle.
Île de la Cité
Islet
Photo: David.Monniaux, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Île de la Cité is one of two natural islands on the Seine River in central Paris. It spans 22.5 hectares of land. In the 4th century, it was the site of the fortress of the area governor for the Roman Empire.
Notre Dame de Paris
Church
Photo: P e z i, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Notre-Dame de Paris, often referred to simply as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, France. Notre Dame de Paris is situated 450 metres southeast of Tour de l’Horloge.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include 4th arrondissement and Quartier des Halles.
4th arrondissement
Photo: Björn Söderqvist, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The 4th is a good chunk of what used to be medieval Paris, and you'll find a lot left from that time on both islands and in the narrow streets of the lower Marais.
Quartier des Halles
Quarter
Photo: Mbzt, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Les Halles was Paris's central fresh food market. It last operated on 12 January 1973 and was replaced by an underground shopping centre and a park. The unpopular modernist development was demolished yet again in 2010, and replaced by the Westfield Forum des Halles, a modern shopping mall built largely underground and topped by an undulating 2.5 hectare canopy.
Latin Quarter
Suburb
Photo: David.Monniaux, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Latin Quarter of Paris is a district in Paris on the left bank of the Seine, around the Sorbonne. Located in the city's 5th and the 6th arrondissements, it is known for its concentration of universities.
Tour de l’Horloge
- Type: Clock
- Also known as: “Charles V Clock”
- Categories: tourism, tourist attraction, and historic site
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
48.85619° or 48° 51′ 22″ northLongitude
2.34623° or 2° 20′ 46″ eastInception
1370—1371Open location code
8FW4V84W+FFOpenStreetMap ID
node 2183872370OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=clockOpenStreetMap feature
historic=clockOpenStreetMap feature
tourism=attraction
This page is based on OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Tour de l’Horloge from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Places with the Same Name
Discover other places named “Tour de l’Horloge”.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Tribunal de commerce de Paris and Pont au Change.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Accueil de jour Cité and Cité - Palais de Justice.
Paris: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into La Défense, 1st arrondissement, 7th arrondissement, and 2nd arrondissement.
Curious Clocks to Discover
Uncover intriguing clocks from every corner of the globe.