Tour des Maures watchtower overlooks Égat village

The Tour des Maures, a 10th-century watchtower, serves as a prominent landmark overlooking the village of Égat in the Cerdagne region of the Pyrénées-Orientales. Located near Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, the tower was strategically positioned on a summit to provide surveillance over the village and the surrounding plateau.

The village of Égat maintains a strong Catalan identity and is situated close to the Spanish border. While the area is known for modern outdoor and snow-related activities, the historical presence of the stone tower provides a distinct historical contrast to the contemporary mountain landscape.