A medieval tower in the Lot represents Occitanie at the Grand Prix du Patrimoine et du Tourisme Local

A medieval tower in the Lot represents Occitanie at the Grand Prix du Patrimoine et du Tourisme Local

Luzech, a commune in Lot with 1,800 inhabitants located 1 hour 40 minutes from Toulouse, has been deploying a incredible strength and determination to save his Tower. The proof, this renovation project is one of the 13 selected for the Grand Prix du Patrimoine et du Tourisme Local and thus represents, in itself, the Occitanie region. A first edition to safeguard local heritage organized by La Fondation du Patrimoine in partnership with Airbnb.

Work needed on La Tour

In Quercy Blanc , in the heart of the famous Cahors vineyard, the village of Luzech is located on a peninsula, surrounded by the Lot river. At its summit, an imposing and majestic tower 24 meters high dominates, but today there is a lack of waterproofing in the upper terrace. Significant damage thus causing water infiltration into its structure (vault, floors and stairs, etc.) which requires its closure for obvious safety reasons.

On the works side, so that it is accessible and become a real museum, it would be planned to add a staircase, several exhibition rooms and an opening in the tower to access its top and enjoy the superb view.

Vote to save a remarkable site!

"The Grand Prize for Heritage and Local Tourism organized with the Heritage Foundation is a fantastic opportunity to encourage the inhabitants of the 13 French regions to defend the preservation of a flagship site of their regional heritage Throughout this month of June, we are counting on the mobilization of all French people, starting with our community of hosts and travelers, to defend heritage! from their region! See you on July 4 to discover the winning project.", Clement Eurly, director of Airbnb France.

It is for this reason that a group of volunteers enthusiasts have been working for months to restore (or even save) the Tour de Luzech; and this, like 12 other sites (one in each region of mainland France), was selected in the first edition of the Grand Prix National du Patrimoine et du Tourisme Local. It is thereforethe only historical monument to represent Occitanie, while 438 associative or public projects had been proposed in the region!

For the restoration to succeed, from June 3 to 30, 2024, all the public are invited to voteto defend and preserve this building, which presentsheritage, architectural, cultural or historical interestand contributes to the tourist dynamism of the region . If it emerges as winner of the competition, the Tour de Luzech will be awarded a check for 100,000 < span>< /span>.

> To vote for the Tour de Luzech, it’s here

Vote for the Luzech Tower at the Grand Prize for Local Heritage and Tourism
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Several actors already well engaged

A sum and aid which would complete those of the Town Hall, responsible for the renovation project, of the associations, which have already worked a lot for the Tower, of individuals and anonymous people who have mobilized their wallets on the Foundation portal where more than €22,000 have been donated. have already been given. And even Her Majesty the Queen of Denmark, who, through her own foundation, deposited a check for €10,000 to contribute to this associative project. span>

> To participate in the renovation of the Luzech Tower, click here

The Tower of Luzech represents the 'Occitanie at the Grand Prix du Patrimoine et du Tourisme Local
The Tour de Luzech represents Occitanie at the Grand Prix du Patrimoine and Local Tourism © D.R. - Penelope Duns

A game to help with its renovation

In addition to all these major and unifying players, a board game was imagined by a passionate volunteer, and of which all profits are donated for fundraising.

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The town hall and many residents of Luze have the ambition to make this tower a place for visits and cultural life; and to do this, everyone can make a donation or a < a href="https://www.fondation-patrimoine.org/campagnes/grand-prix-patrimoine-tourisme-local/projets" target="_self">vote !

Practical Information
Location: Tour de Luzech
Address: 90 Pl. du Canal, 46140 Luzech
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