The Douai Belfry, a Journey Back to the Middle Ages!

But what is this light and joyful tinkling that seems to dance through the streets of the city? The carillon of the Douai Belfry, of course! Towering at 61 meters, this belfry overlooks the city and the surrounding valley. An emblematic monument of Gothic art that seems to have many secrets to tell… A dive into the Middle Ages!

Visit the Belfry

Discover the guard room and its monumental fireplace, venture into the bell-ringers' room, where the mechanical and automatic clock of the carillon is located, admire the bell chamber on the third floor, home to the 62 bells of the carillon, heard in the film Bienvenue chez les Ch’tis! Finally, climb the 196 steps of the spiral staircase to enjoy a breathtaking view of the City of Giants!
Guided tours every day at 3 PM and 4:30 PM. Additional tour at 11 AM on weekends, public holidays, and during school vacations (except Monday and Wednesday mornings).

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