Things to see and do Belfort

The church Saint-Christophe became a cathedral in 1979 and set its classic facade of rose sandstone on the Place de'in the old heart of Belfort. Classified Historic Monument since 1930, it was built in record time from 1726 to 1750, thanks to popular generosity. Inside, all the sculptures are franc artist Antoine Cupillard. You can also admire the paintings of the Belfortain painter Gustave Dauphin. The large organs, works by Valtrin de Mirecourt, were built in 1749. They are among the most beautiful organs of France and their exceptional acoustics give rise to concerts. The South and West sides were restored in 2004-05 and 2006-07. After the work on the North and East façades, the rehabilitation of the North Tower is under consideration.

Founded by Vauban in the th century, the citadel of Belfort reveals its most intimate secrets today… On the background of music, light games and video projections, expand in the fortifications at the rhythm of a playful and instructive quiz. Many of them will learn much more about the history of the city, on the genius of this famous engineer that was Vauban, or still on some characters to evocative names such as D'Artagnan, Colonel Denfert-Rochereau or Princess Catherine of Burgundy: All are linked to the places you explore…

Tariff: € 7 per adult, € 5 in reduced rates (students and senior), free for people under 18.

Duration: 2 h.

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The Musée des Beaux-Arts de Belfort is set up in the Tower designed by Vauban during the construction project of the citadel. It houses collections of state deposits and special donations, including an exceptional donation by sculptor Camille Lefèvre in 1933. The museum features antique, modern and contemporary collections (paintings, sculptures, drawings, engravings, etc.). The course revolves around five themes of the th century in contemporary art: Allegory, religious feeling, nature and society, Portraits and academies and a tribute to Camille Lefèvre. The "Multi-site pass" allows access to the museum (it also gives access to the museum of history, the museum of modern art and the Lion Lion).