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A monument full of history
The Clock Tower is the only remnant of the Castle of the Counts of Toulouse, which was built in the heart of the city in the 12th century. After the departure of the latter around the 17th century, the walls fell into ruins over the years and it was decided to transform the only element still standing into a prison for some time.
The city of Pernes-les-Fontaines never abandoned this Clock Tower since in 1764 a new wrought iron bell tower was installed, the bell was replaced in the 19th century and in 1992 during heritage festivals, a weather vane was put in place representing a cat chasing a mouse, which has become a kind of symbol of the city and artisans of art!
Today, the Clock Tower, classified as a Historic Monument in 1928, is the tallest monument in Pernes-les-Fontaines.
Did you know: Locals usually use the expression 'High like the Pernes cat' in reference to the weather vane on the bell tower!
Books about the Clock Tower
Booklet 'Cat perched in Provence'
This book for children aged 2 to 8 adapts the nursery rhyme of 'The mother Michel who lost her cat' to Provence. We find the santons, the Avignon bridge, the Mont Ventoux, the Mont Ventoux, the cicada, the olive tree, the fig tree, not to mention the candied fruits of Apt and the berlingots of Carpentras.
The fall illustrates a typical Provençal proverb. The cover is made of strips of Provençal fabric recreating the flag of Provence.
On sale at the Pernes-les-Fontaines tourist office/10€/By check or cash/No distance selling
Booklet 'Pernes, the Pearl of Comtat: the Short Guide'
Discover the history of Pernes-les-Fontaines through its coat of arms, its great monuments, its mansions and its most emblematic fountains. A short 30-page guide in A5 format that will allow you to do a quick overview but provides you with the main assets of the city.
On sale at the Pernes-les-Fontaines tourist office/30 pages/2€/Authors: Laetitia Onde-Quiot and Jean-Pierre Segarra/By check or cash/No distance selling
Book 'Pernes-les-Fontaines'
This book offers a valuable summary of the history of Pernes, a village that has gone through wars, plagues and trials without losing its vitality. It takes us through its streets and fountains, to discover monuments, legends and traditions: chapels, mills, bories and ancient hotels that defy time.
On sale at the Pernes-les-Fontaines tourist office/171 pages/7.50€/Authors: Denise Cartoux, Pierre Fayot, Pierre Gabert/By check or cash/No distance selling
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