Beffroi

A disappointing visit

Even though their web site stated that they were open when we arrived we were told that they were closed for the winter. This was a great disappointment to us all as we were really looking forward to ...

A captivating tour, spectacular views

Having been to the Vieille Ville several times before but never in summer we had the good fortune to have glorious sunshine on the day we visited over the late August bank holiday period. With over 12...

Ok - but could have been done in much less time

You have to take the tour - views from the top are wonderful but the tour takes a long time. Naturally it's in two languages which isn't a problem except of course everything takes twice as long. The ...

Nice.

I arrived far too late at night to be able to go inside, unfortunately, but thoroughly appreciated the history and architecture that this place possesses, even at 11 pm, and merely from the outside. ...

The oldest building in Boulogne.

Built in the 12th Century originally as part of a Castle, the Beffroi is the oldest building in Boulogne. It sits inside the walled Old Town and now forms part of the Town Hall. I had been hoping ...