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Eglise Saint-Pierre d'Ault et Beffroi Ecclésiastique
in Ault
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Saint-Pierre church, built with a chequered design with white stone and cut flint, typical of the region, is the only one in Picardy with an ecclesiastical belfry resulting from the extension of a communal charter dating back to 1382. Recently discovered, it is the third in France, after those in Dunkirk and Cambrai. It is a listed building.
The 14th century bell tower is an imposing quadrangular tower with a flat roof, gargoyles at all 4 corners and 3 bells. A slender watch tower stands on...Saint-Pierre church, built with a chequered design with white stone and cut flint, typical of the region, is the only one in Picardy with an ecclesiastical belfry resulting from the extension of a communal charter dating back to 1382. Recently discovered, it is the third in France, after those in Dunkirk and Cambrai. It is a listed building.
The 14th century bell tower is an imposing quadrangular tower with a flat roof, gargoyles at all 4 corners and 3 bells. A slender watch tower stands on the top. It was built at the same time as the church and became an ecclesiastical belfry during the Hundred Years War (charter of 1382).
Openings
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From
April 28, 2023
until September 30, 2023 - All year 2024
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Monday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Tuesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sunday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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