Chappe Telegraph Tower
3
The aerial telegraph of Claude Chappe is the only remains present in the region.
Certification labels
- Municipal library
- Unclassified
Prices & Payment methods
Payment methods
Description
Description of heritage
Descriptif du site et monument historique
The aerial telegraph of Claude Chappe was an ingenious means of long-distance communication developed in 1794. This remains now represents the only Chappe telegraph tower in the region.
At the time, a visual signal could be transmitted in 40 minutes between Paris and Bayonne! Restored, the Baccon tower was converted into a museum.
Spoken languages
- French
- English
Services
- Shop
Facilities
- Picnic area
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Film projection room
- Fully equipped meeting room
- Bus parking
Group
Groups accepted
- Maximum group size: 50
Visit
- French
Individual guided tour at all times: no
Guided group tour on request: yes
Individual guided tour on request: yes
Free group visit permanently: no
Individual free visit permanently: no
Free group visit on request: no
Individual free visit on request: yes
Educational visit: yes
Activities
On site
- Specific theme activities
- Junior workshop
- Conferences
- Temporary exhibitions
