Next to the former Hôtel d’Artillerie, Duchesne Tower forms part of the defensive wall that was rebuilt in the 15th century and extends as far as the Portes Mordelaises. The site’s ancient past was revealed by the discovery of a piece of the Gallo-Roman wall built in the third century to protect this part of the city.
Practical information:
- To get there by metro: line a, République station | By bus: lines C2, C4, C6 and 11, stop Place de Bretagne until 23 October 2022 (from 24 October 2022: lines C2, C4 and 11, stop Place de Bretagne) | STAR station, the bicycle: Place de Bretagne | By car: Vilaine car park and Les Lices car park