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Superb tower with a great history. Indeed, after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, Aigues-Mortes transformed the Constance tower into a prison for Huguenots.
In 1685, Louis XIV revoked the edict of Nantes in the name of the old principle of the Regio Eius Religio cuins (which can be translated by "such a king, such a religion", in other words, the whole people must follow the religion professed by his prince).
From now on, Protestants no longer have the right of a city in the kingdom and they must leave the soil of France by abandoning their property, or abjure their faith. If they contravene the king's order, they are exposed to incarceration.
As early as 1686, the first Protestants captured in the region were locked in the Constance tower, but also in other towers and gates of the city.
In most cases, these prisoners are only transit in the city. The vigorous men are intended to feed the king's galleys in arms and were quickly led to Toulon. Young women are intended for the colonies where they must forcefully marry good Catholics. The others are then taken to the prisons of Montpellier, Nîmes, or the...
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One of the most incredible places for anyone who is a Protestant Christian! The Tour de Constance is a lasting monument to the faith of 30 women who were prisoners for their evangelical faith, some for 40 years.
Etched in the stone to this day are the words “resister,” etched by Marie Durand, leader of the women.
We had personalized guided tour by Megg Dufour, which made the experience come alone!
Post Tenebras Lux. After Darkness Light (motto of the Protestant...
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Aigues-Mortes is a jewel with a completely preserved medieval city wall. The Wall Tour around the whole City starts and ends at the Constance Tower. If doing the tour, I strongly recommend the Audioguide (you can Share one with your partner). The tower itself is of unusual shape and strukture, it mainly consists of two superimposed halls (and a terrace and a dungeon). The Old Town of Aigues-Mortes is worth a visit, there are many shops and...
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