Calvys Tower

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Le château en bref

The Calvys Tower is a fortified tower located in the hamlet of the same name in Le Cannet, in the Alpes-Maritimes. It takes its name from the Calvys family, who arrived in Le Cannet in 1441 from the Val d'Oneille and are regarded as one of the first families to settle in the commune. The hamlet of Les Calvys, which grew up around the tower, dates back to the 16th century. The site notably served as a setting for commercial transactions, particularly for the purchase of harvests and local negotiations. In 1707, the tower was the scene of a memorable episode when Abbé Ardisson organised the defence of the inhabitants there, especially women and children, against the Imperial troops. A seal of Lérins Abbey, reproduced around 1940 on the entrance door, recalls the former authority of the monks of Lérins over Le Cannet, which they owned from the year 1000. The Calvys Tower is today part of the local heritage of Le Cannet.