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Chappe Tower

Chappe Tower

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Chappe Tower

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Location: Haegen, Zabern, Alsace, France

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Matthias Brandt

October 31, 2017

Optical telegraph near Haut-Barr Castle, which was part of a telegraph line that connected Paris with Strasbourg in 1798 - 1852. Approximately 50 stations were built for this purpose or were erected on existing buildings, such as the Saint-Sulpice church in Paris. In Alsace, the telegraph was no longer used since the train and electric telegraphy were put into operation in 1852. In the The only remaining tower of the former telegraph Chappe of Saverne, the workings can be viewed. The tower museum is run by a team of volunteers. The museum can be visited Tuesday to Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Further information at: tourchappe.fr

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Ralf

August 29, 2017

Former optical station of the telegraph line Paris - Strasbourg.
Renovated in 1968, it houses a small museum that informs about the telegraph system.
The Musée du Télégraphe Chappe is open from the beginning of June to the middle of September from Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 6 pm.

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December 6, 2018

Optical telegraph tower according to the system of Claude Chappe.
Here, from the end of the 18th century, messages were relayed over long distances by means of moving mechanical arms.
Somewhat more modern than smoke and light signs ...
A small exhibition shows the structure and functioning.
Opening times: May to mid-September - 1 to 6 pm
Admission: 2 € for adults

More info: tourchappe.fr

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