The big King's tower, also called the Joan of Arc tower, in homage to the heroine who crossed the old bridge before being captured on the other side of the river, on May 23, 1430. Guillaume de Flavy, captain of the city, was able to observe this fatal skirmish from his upper platform.

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3. Château de Compiègne – Joan of Arc Tower (Compiègne) loop from Carrefour d'Humière

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