Tower Randonne

The Randonne Tower is the point of interest that dominates the medieval town of Nyons, in the southern department of Drome. It's from the thirteenth century, and is the city's emblem. It also tells Bon Secours Chapel, and is in the top of the Strong neighborhood. In 1862, a priest from this city bought the old tower and it became a chapel. The first Mass was held there in 1864, and more than 15,000 people come to its inauguration, including the Bishop of Valence. Today you can still see the three-tiered pyramid that's decorated with statues. There's a very large statue of the Virgin, which is about three and a half meters high.