The circular silo tower measures 77 meters in circumference. Its ground floor is pierced with large semicircular windows alternating with blind arches of the same shape. A row of small semicircular windows runs beneath the roof.
After his marriage in 1838 to Marie-Louise de Cluzel, owner of the château and farm of Calmels, Count Jacobé de Naurois had a round tower built with a central pillar, designed to store grain in compartments arranged around the interior. The original roofing, now lost, was replaced by a slate roof supported by a twelve-frame structure made by Pierre Albert.
The building was later used to store forage and seems to have occasionally served as a horse training carousel. It is now fitted out as a multipurpose hall.
After his marriage in 1838 to Marie-Louise de Cluzel, owner of the château and farm of Calmels, Count Jacobé de Naurois had a round tower built with a central pillar, designed to store grain in compartments arranged around the interior. The original roofing, now lost, was replaced by a slate roof supported by a twelve-frame structure made by Pierre Albert.
The building was later used to store forage and seems to have occasionally served as a horse training carousel. It is now fitted out as a multipurpose hall.
Prices :
Free access.
Accepted animals :
Yes
no extra charge
Equipments :
Picnic area
Car park
Free car park
Services :
Pets welcome
Categories :
19th C
Listed
