Saverne
Chappe Telegraph Tower
In 1794, France became the first country to have a telecommunications network, thanks to the aerial telegraph invented by Claude Chappe. From 1798 to 1852, the Saverne station was one of the links in the line between Paris and Strasbourg.
The Tower of the Old Chappe Telegraph explains how aerial telegraphy worked and the impact it had on the imagination of its contemporaries. A demonstration of the reconstructed apparatus and an interactive computer animation complete the presentation.
The Tower of the Old Chappe Telegraph explains how aerial telegraphy worked and the impact it had on the imagination of its contemporaries. A demonstration of the reconstructed apparatus and an interactive computer animation complete the presentation.
Prix
Adult rate 4 €, Group rate 3 €, Groups 1,50 €, Family (2 adults + 2 children) 9 €
Practical information
Languages spoken : French, German, English
Location : In the forest
Location : In the forest
Schedules
Weekly closing on : Tuesday
From 29th March to 28th September 2025:
Every day from 1 pm to 6 pm (except Tuesday).
From 29th March to 28th September 2025:
Every day from 1 pm to 6 pm (except Tuesday).
Contact
Tour de l'ancien télégraphe Chappe
Route du Haut-Barr
67700 Saverne
Tél. 03 88 66 15 84 ou 06 75 97 07 35