Keep of Pons

The Keep of Pons is an 830-year-old fortified tower located in , and is one of the few remnants of the original castle of Pons. The keep is located near the chapel and porch of Saint Gilles and remains of the ramparts.
Photo: Havang(nl), CC0.
  • Type: Castle
  • Description: keep in Pons, France
  • Also known as: Donjon de Pons” and “Donjon Médiéval

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Chapelle Saint-Gilles and Église Saint-Martin de Pons.

Museum
is a museum, which is situated 150 metres northeast of Keep of Pons.

Church
is a church, which is situated 260 metres northeast of Keep of Pons.

Railway station
is a railway station, which is situated 670 metres east of Keep of Pons.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jazennes.

Village
is a commune in the department in southwestern . is situated 5 km west of Keep of Pons.

Keep of Pons

Latitude
45.57817° or 45° 34′ 41″ north
Longitude
-0.54768° or 0° 32′ 52″ west
Open location code
8CQXHFH2+7W
Open­Street­Map ID
way 123363078
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Wiki­data ID
Q1241612
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to German—“Keep of Pons” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Office de Tourisme and Esplanade du Château.

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