Beffroi, Arras

Name: Beffroi
Address: Place des Héros, Arras, 62000, France

#12 among attractions in Arras

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The belfry of Arras is a structural work of the town of Arras, in the French department of Pas-de-Calais. Like the town hall to which it is attached, it is a historical monument.

Begun during the 15th century, the work ended in 1554, on the plans of Jacques le Caron. Built in the flamboyant gothic style, the belfry was destroyed and then rebuilt twice in an identical manner. The first time in 1833, because it threatened to collapse and the second time, in 1914, following the German bombings of the First World War.

In the Middle Ages, the belfry had military functions: the bell rang the opening and closing of the city gates and the building served as a prison. Nowadays, it is part of Arras' heritage. It is classified as a historical monument since 1840 and, since 2005, is part of the Unesco World Heritage by being included in the belfries of Belgium and France.

Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 50°17'28"N, 2°46'37"E

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Place des HérosArras 62000 France

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Beffroi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Musée des beaux-arts d'Arras, Carrière Wellington, City Hall, Arras Memorial.

~840 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Musée des beaux-arts d'Arras, Arras
5 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Arras, France, the Musée des beaux-arts d'Arras is a cultural treasure trove for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Housed in the magnificent former Benedictine Saint-Vaast abbey, this fine arts museum offers a rich collection...
0.8 miS
Museum, Cave, Military museum
Carrière Wellington, Arras
20 min walk • The Carrière Wellington is a museum in Arras, northern France. It is named after a former underground quarry which was part of a network of tunnels used by forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth during the First World War.
~40 ftN
City hall
City Hall, Arras
1 min walk • The Hôtel de Ville is a historic building in Arras, Pas-de-Calais, northern France. It was built in the sixteenth century, and completed in 1517. It was restored in the nineteenth century, and re-dedicated on August 26, 1867 by Emperor Napoleon III.
0.8 miW
Cemetery, Memorial
Arras Memorial, Arras
21 min walk • The Arras Memorial is a World War I memorial in France, located in the Faubourg d'Amiens British Cemetery, in the western part of the town of Arras.
0.8 miW
Memorial
Arras Flying Services Memorial, Arras
20 min walk • The Arras Flying Services Memorial Commonwealth War Graves Commission war memorial in the Faubourg d'Amiens Cemetery, Arras, France.
~850 ftNW
Church, Historical place
Arras Cathedral, Arras
5 min walk • Arras Cathedral is the Roman Catholic church in the city of Arras, France. The cathedral is the seat of the Bishops of Arras. The original cathedral of Arras, constructed between 1030 and 1396, was one of the most beautiful Gothic structures in northern France, until it was destroyed in the French Revolution.
0.9 miS
50°16'41"N • 2°46'56"E
Wellington Quarry Museum WW1, Arras
24 min walk • Museum
0.8 miN
Area
Saint-Nicolas, Arras
21 min walk • Saint-Nicolas or Saint-Nicolas-lez-Arras is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
1.1 miNW
Area
Sainte-Catherine, Arras
29 min walk • Sainte-Catherine is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
1.2 miNE
Area
Saint-Laurent-Blangy, Arras
32 min walk • Saint-Laurent-Blangy is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France.
1 miSW
Fortifications of Vauban
Fortifications of Vauban UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Arras
26 min walk • The Fortifications of Vauban is a UNESCO World Heritage Site made up of 12 groups of fortified buildings and sites along the borders of France. They were designed by renowned military architect Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban during the reign of King Louis XIV.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Beffroi?

Nearby attractions include City Hall, Arras (1 min walk), Musée des beaux-arts d'Arras, Arras (5 min walk), Arras Cathedral, Arras (5 min walk), Carrière Wellington, Arras (20 min walk).

How to get to Beffroi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Beffroi:

Bus

Grands Viéziers • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Beffroi • Lines: Ma Citadine (2 min walk)

Train

Arras (9 min walk)