Description
The Plô tower (late 13th century) is the only civil vestige from this period. This square stone keep, more than 20 m high, protected the population and imposed the police and justice rights of the Viscount of Limoges. In Occitan, “plô” means “small plateau” or “place on a high point”. The entrance was 5 m from the ground. The ground floor was a prison. The 2nd floor was reserved for the Viscount when he made a stopover. The 3rd floor carried its banner and allowed the “men at arms” to keep watch.
In 1998, the tower was classified as a historic monument. The town of Saint-Yrieix and the community of communes of the country of Saint-Yrieix have undertaken a restoration program (2019-2021), in order to restore the missing floor levels and masonry of the last level. A panoramic terrace, accessible by around a hundred steps, provides access to a unique view of the city.
Visit information
Average duration of the individual visit: 45 min.
Equipment
- Coach parking
Payment method
- Payment cards
- Cash
Working Languages
- French
- English