Tour de la Lanterne
One of three 15th-century towers on La Rochelle's waterfront. Used as a jail in the 19th century. As you climb to the top (for a view of the town and coastline), you'll pass carved graffiti left by former prisoners.
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- Pam Blackstone Yes, it is, Aimee. The tower is full of prisoner graffiti, though most isn't anywhere near as beautiful as this.
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- Aimee Weiss Is this for real? I'm speechless. thanks for sharing. What a great piece of history.
