# Carbonnière tower, France: what it is and when to go

> Carbonnière tower is an Advanced watchtower of the fortifications of Aigues-Mortes, also grant (for charcoal in particular), located on the border of the commune of Saint-Laurent-d'Aigouze, Gard, France (Le Grau-du-Roi). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to October. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tour-carbonniere/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Advanced watchtower of the fortifications of Aigues-Mortes, also grant (for charcoal in particular), located on the border of the commune of Saint-Laurent-d'Aigouze, Gard, France · History
- **Where:** France
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Nearest airport:** MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône, 83 km as the crow flies
- **Website:** [pop.culture.gouv.fr](https://www.pop.culture.gouv.fr/notice/merimee//PA00103223)
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 43.59215, 4.20937

## What it is and where

Carbonnière tower is an Advanced watchtower of the fortifications of Aigues-Mortes, also grant (for charcoal in particular), located on the border of the commune of Saint-Laurent-d'Aigouze, Gard, France (Le Grau-du-Roi). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Cette tour est en lien avec les remparts d'Aigues-Mortes, défendant l'approche de la ville. Bâtie dans le même style et ayant la même origine, elle est ouverte en arceau pour le passage de la grande route, et fermée d'une double porte.

It is in [Le Grau-du-Roi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/le-grau-du-roi/), where this site lists 25 more places to see, 8.9 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 43.59215, 4.20937; the nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône), 83 km as the crow flies. How to get around France (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.592149%2C4.209371)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.592149%2C4.209371)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/) places in France. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Carbonnière tower is **March to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 06 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 16 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 39 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 13 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 31 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 14 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 56 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 48 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 17 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 46 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 26 |
| December | Possible | 8 h 46 |

In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to France in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to France

To enter France there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the France checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 15 ambulance (SAMU) · 17 police · 18 fire brigade.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Psalmody Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/ancienne-abbaye-de-psalmody/): Abbey located in Gard, in France · 1.5 km
- [réserve naturelle régionale de Mahistre et Musette](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reserve-naturelle-regionale-de-mahistre-et-musette/): Nature reserve in Occitanie · 2.1 km
- [Tour de Constance](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tour-de-constance/): Tower in Aigues-Mortes, France · 3.1 km
- [Notre-Dame des Sablons](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/eglise-notre-dame-des-sablons/): Church located in Gard, in France · 3.2 km
- [Chapel of the Grey Penitents](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/chapelle-de-la-confrerie-des-penitents-gris/): French religious building in Aiguess-Mortes, Gard, in France · 3.2 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

## More in France: History

- [Eiffel Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/torre-eiffel/): tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France
- [Besançon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/enceinte-urbaine-de-besancon/)
- [Musée d'Orsay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/museo-de-orsay/): art museum in Paris, France
- [Notre-Dame de Paris](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/catedral-de-notre-dame/): cathedral in Paris
- [Château de Montsoreau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/castillo-de-montsoreau/): castle in the Loire valley France and location of château de montsoreau-museum of contemporary art
- [Vichy](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/vichy-2/)

Every France place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Carbonnière tower?

It is an Advanced watchtower of the fortifications of Aigues-Mortes, also grant (for charcoal in particular), located on the border of the commune of Saint-Laurent-d'Aigouze, Gard, France. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in France: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Carbonnière tower?

March to October. In June there are 15 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 46.

### How do you get to Carbonnière tower?

The nearest main airport is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS), 83 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.592149%2C4.209371) opens the route on the map, and how to get around France is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the France map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Psalmody Abbey](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/ancienne-abbaye-de-psalmody/), [réserve naturelle régionale de Mahistre et Musette](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/reserve-naturelle-regionale-de-mahistre-et-musette/), [Tour de Constance](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/tour-de-constance/). The rest is in [the France guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/francia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/232942727), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3533042), CC0. More about Carbonnière tower on [Wikipedia](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tour_Carbonni%C3%A8re). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).