Grosse Cloche
Guide
Photo: Joancharmant · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
FreeSightAllow 10–20 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A medieval gateway with two round towers and pointed slate roofs, holding a great bell and a clock above the street.
A brief history
It's one of the oldest bell towers in France and was the belfry of the old town hall; the bell rang to announce the start of the grape harvest.
Tips
- Best time
- Any time
- Cost
- Free
- Allow
- 10–20 min
- Free days
- Always free
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Good to know
- Area
- Saint-Michel and the station: A lively, mixed quarter of markets and cheap eats around the basilica, running down to Saint-Jean station: the budget base.
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
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