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LE BEFFROI (BELFRY)

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Place du Soldat-Inconnu, 62100Calais, France
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2024
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This belfry, recently renovated, is the most modern of the listed belfries in the region.

The construction of this belfry was decided in 1885, at the same time as that of the new town hall, to concretize the meeting of the communes of Calais and Saint-Pierre. After a pause in the work during the Great War, it was completed and inaugurated in 1925. It therefore boasts the most modern listed belfry in the region. Four knights covered with gold leaves fix the four cardinal points at its top, above the 4 dials of its clock. Its weathervane is a dragon, the traditional guardian of treasures. Its current electric carillon still plays the tune of the Gentille Annette, by the composer Boieldieu (1775-1834), created in the early 19th century. Unlike other older buildings, its tower is entirely empty. Only a staircase furnished the interior: it was only used by the technician in charge of setting the clock to winter or summer time. In 2012, the year it was opened to the public, more than 15,000 people climbed its 175 steps or took advantage of the translucent elevator to reach the walkway. From the top of its 75 metres, the belfry offers a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding area. A guided tour is a good way to see the traces of the city's historical development. It is also possible to make coupled visits with the town hall. Along with 22 of its peers, the Calais belfry has been listed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site, no less!


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Manej
Visited in july 2020
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Le beffroy est superbe, la vue l est moins. Accès payant et ascenseur.
Visited in march 2020
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que par beau temps
Le beffroi fait partie de l'ensemble hôtel de ville de Calais avec un grand parking gratuit à son pied, on peut visiter le beffroi (5 euros) et y monter par un ascenseur, naturellement privilégier la visite avec un temps beau et dégagé, vue magnifique sur la plage, la ville et le port.
Visited in december 2019
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un des plus beau beffroi
Le beffroi de Calais ainsi que l'hôtel de ville fait partie des plus beaux de France, rien que ça. Un arrêt pour de jolies photos est obligatoire =)
leomonyork
Visited in may 2017
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De l'extérieur le beffroi visible de loin est remarquable !
Il faut ensuite monter à l'intérieur, sans grand intérêt. Accessible à tous grâce à 2 ascenseurs.
Arrivé en haut, la vue est splendide. La visite commentée dure une trentaine de minute. Elle consiste à admirer les magnifiques points de vue et visualiser les différents quartiers, l'histoire résumée de Calais et St Pierre. C'est un excellent point de départ pour la visite de la ville.
diabolim
Visited in may 2016
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Très beau bâtiment à ne pas manquer. Typique de Calais , ce beffroi est splendide.

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