“Bring our heritage to life, protect our identity and strengthen the attractiveness of our city center”: a new life for the Tower of the Grasse Clock

Historical emblem of Place aux Aires, the clock tower, after several months of work, has regained its brilliance of yesteryear. Similarly, The site, carried out in the rules of the art, gave the monument all its heritage value.

Built at the beginning of the 19th century. In addition, the clock tower punctuated the life of the Grassois and especially that of the market then installed on the square. Nevertheless, It was also at the request of itinerant traders that the municipality had erected this clock. For example, which would allow them to see the time during the market holding.

Today, it stands again, restored with respect for its original materials and its unique architecture. Renovated facades, dial and restored lettering, Treaty bell and campanile, consolidated cornices, renovated carpentry, secure roof … Everything was thought of to preserve this architectural treasure.

“bring our heritage life, protect

“Highlight our collective memory” – "bring our heritage life, protect

A project at 66,520 euros, divided between specialized studies, quality craft interventions and technical work.

For Jérôme Viaud, mayor of the Cité des Parfums, “This project is not only a restoration. It is a desire to bring our heritage to life. to protect our identity and to strengthen the attractiveness of our city center. It is fully part of our desire to revive historical places. to highlight our collective memory and to prepare the future based on our passand.”

Again visible in all its beauty. the clock tower seems to be watching over the place in areas, its inhabitants and its history.