A Turret is Oh So French!

In architecture, a turret is a small tower that projects vertically from the wall of a building such as a medieval castle. Turrets were used to provide a projecting defensive position allowing covering fire to the adjacent wall in the days of military fortification. As their military use faded, turrets were adopted for decorative purposes. A turret on even a smallish home will give it the look and feel of a castle.



French property in Dordogne - Splendid Manor house with successful gite business in a beautiful hamlet bordering the village of Belves and close to the golf course.









French property in Haute Vienne - Superb 12th century Château restored in the 17th century with moat all around, 4 hectares, lovely original round Chapel .