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Tower Philippe Auguste, Quartier de l'Horloge
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Tower Philippe Auguste

  • 4.413 reviews
  • Free

Tower Philippe Auguste sits amid quiet rue-lined gardens, evoking Paris’s medieval past with weathered stone and leafy views. Visitors come for peaceful sightseeing, photography, and to step onto a rare surviving section of the city’s 12th-century fortifications—expect easy access, informative plaques, and a contemplative atmosphere rather than tourist crowds.

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Tower Philippe Auguste in short

When is the best time to visit Tower Philippe Auguste?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Tower Philippe Auguste indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Tower Philippe Auguste?

52 Rue des Archives,75004 Paris,France.

Right now · 10:00 pm

Why it fits right now

Too dark for it.

Go tomorrow at 8 am instead.

Worth knowing

  • Feels 7° out there
  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Best time to go

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Tower Philippe Auguste
  2. 2 Jardins des Archives Nationales · 1 min
  3. 3 Bar Nouveau · 3 min
  4. 4 Café du Marais · 6 min
  5. 5 38Riv Jazz Club · 6 min
52 Rue des Archives, 75004 Paris, France(opens the map)DirectionsTo Quartier de l'HorlogeWebsitepariszigzag.fr

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.4from 13 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Photography
  • Historic landmarks
  • Scenic views
  • Gardens

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Couples
  • Solo friendly

Around Quartier de l'Horloge

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time