Patrimoine culturel

Beffroi d’Abbeville

Built in 1209 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this belfry is one of the oldest in France. Its 33-metre high tower has housed the Boucher-de-Perthes Museum since 1954.

About

The belfry is one of the oldest in France: its construction began in the early 13th century. At that time, it asserted the independence of the city from the seigneurial and religious powers and symbolized the communal power. After having been the heart of Abbeville's town hall for several centuries, it was hit by the bombings of May 1940 and was integrated into the reconstruction of the Boucher-de-Perthes museum in 1954. It is registered as a Historic Monument since 1926 and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005 in the serial property "Belfries of Belgium and France". Guided tours are organized regularly during the season.

Facilities

Services

  • Toilets

Prices

Price Min. Max.
Adult price 4€

Payment methods

  • Postal or bank cheques
  • Cash

Accreditations

Rating & Accreditations

  • Listed or registered (CNMHS)

Activities

  • Temporary exhibitions
  • Specific theme activities
  • Conferences
  • Junior workshop

Location