Vauban's Tower

We are moored with another boat at Sardy at the base of the Nivernais lock staircase.  16 locks in short succession.  We moored here at 4pm, had an early supper and then went on our bikes to look at Vauban's Tower. This is a prominent feature in the landscape, not visible from the canal but we have passed it many times by car and I wanted to take a closer look at the vestiges of the home of Vauban, before he moved to Chateau Bazolles near Corbigny.

Vauban's Tower - the place Vauban lived before he was famous.

Julian near entrance where owner has thoughtfully stick his postbox in front of the information sign - something tells me he doesn't really want visitors peering up his drive.