Belfry of Amiens
Beffroi d'Amiens
A civic belfry inscribed on the UNESCO list as part of the 'Belfries of Belgium and France', with a 15th-century stone base and an 18th-century bell tower on top.
Amiens Belfry stands 52 meters tall. The lower part dates to the 15th century, and the domed bell tower on top was rebuilt in 1742. In 2005 it was inscribed as part of the 'Belfries of Belgium and France' World Heritage site. The belfry once symbolized urban self-governance and was also used as a prison. Inside hangs a bell weighing about 11 tons. It can normally only be viewed from outside. Climbing the tower requires booking a guided tour organized by the tourist office (usually on weekends in peak season), and from the top you can see the rooftops of the old town and the cathedral. Located in the city center, it can be explored on foot together with the cathedral and the Musée de Picardie.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; tower climb by guided tour only
Nearby sights
- Musée de Picardie
- Saint-Leu Quarter
- Amiens Cathedral
- Jules Verne House
- Hortillonnages of Amiens
- Samara Archaeological Park
- Australian National Memorial, Villers-Bretonneux
- Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial