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La Tour Lévis Tower

Photography Historical posted on Jun 26, 2007
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La Tour Lévis Ile St-Hélène Montréal Located on Île Sainte-Hélène, the Lévis Tower, built in the 1930's originally served as the island�s water reservoir. The remarkable architecture of this 30-metre 92-feet high tower is a distinctive key feature of Île Sainte-Hélène as well as a highly recognized and historical landmark of the Montréal landscape. An indoor 157-step staircase leads to the observation deck where guests have a breathtaking 360-degree view of the islands, the river, Downtown Montréal and the surrounding areas. Totally refurbished, this remarkable building, filled with mystery and romanticism, will assuredly bring unique flair to your event. Why not amaze your guests by hosting a business meeting or special evening during the fireworks competition at La Ronde Six-flags, for instance; watching the fireworks from high atop the tower is a wondrous spectacle! Un Lieu Historique de la Nouvelle-France Première photo d'une belle série Fils de Jean de Lévis, marquis d'Ajac et de Jeanne Maguelonne, François-Gaston de Lévis est le cadet de sa famille. A l'âge de quatorze ans, le chevalier porte déjà l'épée dans le régiment de la marine. Passé dans l'armée de la Haute-Alsace, sous les ordres du maréchal de Coigny, il la suit en Souabe, où il se distingue comme dans les précédentes campagnes. Ces glorieux antécédents déterminent le comte d'Argenson à le désigner comme commandant en second, sous les ordres du marquis de Montcalm en Nouvelle-France (Canada). Au départ de Montcalm, il reste à la tête des troupes françaises. Il défend avec bravoure la colonie pendant un an, mais doit finalement capituler à MONTREAL en 1760. Au décès du duc de Chaulnes en 1766, celui qui est devenu le général de Lévis est créé gouverneur de l'Artois. Devenu gouverneur d'Arras, il meurt sans que jamais son prestige n'ait failli, bardé d'honneurs et doté d'une pension de 97.000 livres. Ce grand combattant avait aussi une belle plume, puisqu'il est l'auteur d'un recueil de maximes politiques dédiées à l'art de la guerre. Thanks / Merci Magik

Comments (32)


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NefariousDrO

8:14PM | Tue, 26 June 2007

Beautiful capture of a very beautiful tower. Makes me want to visit just to see the thing.

Denys234

8:19PM | Tue, 26 June 2007

Excellent capture!!

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kenmo

8:33PM | Tue, 26 June 2007

Very cool....

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angelbearzs

8:34PM | Tue, 26 June 2007

that is very nice image!!!:)

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MarciaGomes

8:35PM | Tue, 26 June 2007

FANTTICA FOTO.++++++++++5

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flaviok

8:55PM | Tue, 26 June 2007

Impressionante foto.Uma memia cultural, aplausos

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Richardphotos

9:22PM | Tue, 26 June 2007

are you going to show us the view from above? I hope!!it is a beautiful tower and capture

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jocko500

9:42PM | Tue, 26 June 2007

lol all those step got me tire already. super looking and good pov

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evielouise

9:48PM | Tue, 26 June 2007

St Helens Island !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yep I know this place very well my nephew lives right by there : your bringing back lots of memories and thank you for I know that Montreal is a great place and lovely people also: That's where the beautiful casino is also right??? (general area)

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annie5

10:16PM | Tue, 26 June 2007

La tour est magnifique..j'aime l'angle! Une tr belle photo et Mer pour les info. mais tu connais bien ton histoire..Bravo! :)

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pops

11:00PM | Tue, 26 June 2007

Amazzing structure-looks much older and more like part of a fort-awesome pov

aquablue

12:36AM | Wed, 27 June 2007

merci pour cette petite len d'histoire !!! bonne journ toi

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Mondwin

3:21AM | Wed, 27 June 2007

Vraiment une merveille!!!!!!!!!!!bravissimo!V:DDD.Ciao Whylma

wannes

3:44AM | Wed, 27 June 2007

Great camera angle!!! Thanks for sharing!

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Janiss

6:47AM | Wed, 27 June 2007

Avec toi, on en apprend des choses! Quelle splendide perspective MU... tu me donnes encore plus envie de prendre mon billet pour Montrl.... et rencontrer Diane Dufresne ferait mon bonheur!;-)

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RodolfoCiminelli

7:18AM | Wed, 27 June 2007

Fantastic tower.....!!! Impressive POV and photo my friend....!!!

Valerie-Ducom

7:41AM | Wed, 27 June 2007

Impressionant !!! Bisous et bonne journ :)

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evinrude

8:28AM | Wed, 27 June 2007

Beautiful scenery!

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claude19

10:03AM | Wed, 27 June 2007

Dans le village oj'habite en France, il y a une tour identique mais en beaucoup plus mauvais at qui date du XVIIIe sile !!! Comme quoi les architectes se suivent et pensent de la me fan pour certaines constructions!!!

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Primal

10:26AM | Wed, 27 June 2007

Superb!Thanks!

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richard57

10:40AM | Wed, 27 June 2007

gorgeous image my fryend5+!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! richard.

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GOLDILOCKSUK

11:59AM | Wed, 27 June 2007

I do not think I would make it up those steps lol! Gorgeous camera angle it looks huge :) Cathy xoxoxo

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carlx

12:15PM | Wed, 27 June 2007

Excellent POV, Tower, capture!!! Well done!!!

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justnew

4:08PM | Wed, 27 June 2007

A most excellent capture.

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Silvra

6:01PM | Wed, 27 June 2007

Super Foto!

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Fahrenheit451

8:23PM | Wed, 27 June 2007

HOU LA ! L'image excellente fre indien ! J'aime cette histoire ! :)

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KyotoDragon

11:46AM | Thu, 28 June 2007

OK, either your taking the information verbatim from a pamplet or your working for the city! LOL. Great shot though.

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Kosmicman

4:36PM | Thu, 28 June 2007

Superbeautyful!!!!!

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Star4mation

10:20AM | Sat, 30 June 2007

Cool photo! Super building :)

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soffy

1:06PM | Sat, 30 June 2007

ohh what a beautiful view,wish I could visit this place,thanks for sharing this excellent shot****

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