Column of the Grande Armée in Boulogne-sur-Mer, France - reviews,open hours,photo spots,things to do

France Hauts-de-France Boulogne-sur-MerColumn of the Grande Armée

Column of the Grande Armée

Rue Napoléon, 62126 Wimille, France

4.3(371)

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wimille.monuments-nationaux.fr

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Rhys HillsRhys Hills

When we arrived in Boulogne-Sur-Mer we had some time to kill. We noticed this statue from the other side of town. So we drove around, knowing it was closed (fenced and gated area) and parked nearby. From what we saw it was an awesome structure, and the grounds were very well kept. I think that this would be something pretty amazing to go in and experience as I understand it you can go up to a viewing balcony when its open. Still something awesome to see from outside the gates.

Fred BomartFred Bomart

La colonne de la Grande Armée à Wimille est un trésor caché qui réserve une expérience mémorable pour les amateurs d'histoire. Ce musée relativement petit mais riche en contenu offre une plongée captivante dans l'ère napoléonienne et l'épopée de la Grande Armée. L'ascension de la colonne peut demander un certain effort physique, mais la vue imprenable qui récompense les visiteurs en haut en vaut largement la peine. Prévoir du souffle pour gravir les marches ... mais c'est un petit prix à payer pour cette perspective unique sur les environs. En fin de compte, la colonne de la Grande Armée à Wimille est bien plus qu'un simple point de vue panoramique. C'est un véritable voyage à travers le temps, offrant aux visiteurs une connexion intime avec l'histoire fascinante de Napoléon et de son armée. Un incontournable pour les amateurs d'histoire qui recherchent une expérience unique et enrichissante.

Andrew EAndrew E

Worth a visit and great if you have the strength to climb the steps to the top of the column for great views of the channel. Museum open to learn more of the history and to see artefacts. Gardens around base of column to walk around. Worth a short visit to have a look around.

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Reviews of Column of the Grande Armée

4.3

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4.0

Stopped off at this monument just for a quick peek but unfortunately it was closed at the time (check opening times before visiting but at TOR it was 2 hours in the morning and 2 in the afternoon). Mea culpa....

However, it looks mighty damn impressive and you might get a great view from inside the monument. Also a bit mad to have a monument to the glory of Napoleon and the Grande Armée that was stopped, started, stopped then finished off years after their final defeat. I saw it more as a memorial to the dead really. Also reminds me somewhat ironically of Nelson's Column in...

5.0

When we arrived in Boulogne-Sur-Mer we had some time to kill. We noticed this statue from the other side of town.

So we drove around, knowing it was closed (fenced and gated area) and parked nearby. From what we saw it was an awesome structure, and the grounds were very well kept. I think that this would be something pretty amazing to go in and experience as I understand it you can go up to a viewing balcony when its open.

Still something awesome to see from...

5.0

Small museum in the grounds which is also the ticket office and souvenirs shop.access to column is a short walk away. Only for people who can climb 265 steps in a spiral staircase which is quite narrow and not well lit in places but the view when you get to the top is stunning. Avoid climbing when schoolkids make a visit as it will get very squashed. Also look online for opening times as its not...

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