Saint Jacques Tower
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Sightseeing Guide
The high tower standing unnaturally in the park is the San Jacque Tower.
The San Jacques Tower was built as a part of the church in 1522, after which the French Revolution destroyed the church but only the tower remained.
Although it is a San Jacques tower where there are many famous sightseeing facilities, the height of the tower is 50 meters and it has a height comparable to the Arc de Triomphe, and it is possible to rise to the observation platform for only a limited period every year, You can overlook the city area of.
The biggest selling of the San Jacques Tower is that Pascal studied atmospheric pressure in this tower.
Hectopascal" familiar with typhoon information etc is actually derived from the name of this person.
It is not a major facility so it's better to visit after you knowledge.


Traffic Access
Hôtel de Ville Station
 Metro1 Metro11
Châtelet Station
 Metro1 Metro4 Metro7 Metro11 Metro14


Nearby attractions

Saint Jacques Tower

City Hall

Conciergerie

Theater-de-la-Ville

Chatelet Theater

Chatelet Square







The white outside wall is bright


It is surprisingly close from Metro station


Saint Jacques Tower in a park in the city center


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