Saint-Jacques Tower

Saint-Jacques Tower (French: Tour Saint-Jacques) is a gothic tower in Paris.

The tower was initially part of the Church of Saint-Jacques-la-Boucherie, the starting point for the religious pilgrimage to. The alchemist and patron of the building, Nicolas Flamel, was also originally buried under the floor of the church.

When the church was torn down, the flamboyant tower built under the reign of Francis I of France was preserved. Since the tower was formerly inside the nave, and thus invisible from the outside, no ornamental decorations can be found around its base.

Saint-Jacques Tower also plays an important role in the history of science. In 1648, the mathematician and inventor conducted experiments on atmospheric pressure atop the tower.

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