Practical information
Here you'll find all the practical information you need to prepare for your visit to the Colonne de la Grande Armée!
Opening times
From 19 December to 14 June
Friday to Sunday 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm
During the February and Spring holidays (zone B)
Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm
15 June to 30 September
Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 12.30pm and 2.30pm - 6pm
1 October to 7 November
Friday to Sunday10am - 12pm and 2pm - 4pm
8 November to 18 December
Annual closure
Exceptionally closed on January 1st, May 1st, November 1st and December 25th.
Prices
The ticket gives you access to the column to admire the view of the platform.
For individuals | |
Individual ticketThere is a charge for the climb up the column. The museum and park are free. | 5 € |
Free | |
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Special fare (partnerships) | |
| 4 € |
For groupsGroups of 8 or more must book a guided or self-guided tour with the reservations department: | |
Group rate | 4 € |
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School, after-school & student groups | 40 € |
Special group ratesSocial, disabled | 20 € |
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Payment method
- cash
- credit cards
- cheque
- Culture cheque
- chèques-vacances (ANCV) ( for admission fees only)
- Lire cheque (in the shop only)
- mandat administratif & Pass culture (group bookings)
Access and transport
Grande Armée Column
Rue Napoléon62126 Wimille
By car
From Calais: A16 motorway, exit 32
By train
The nearest stations to the monument are in Boulogne-sur-Mer:
- Boulogne Ville (3.4 km / 40 min walk)
- Boulogne Tintelleries (2 km / 25 min walk).
Services and visiting conditions
- Visit document available to visitors
- Pets are not allowed on the site, with the exception of guide dogs.
- Bring closed shoes suitable for climbing the column (300 steps)
Disabled
Find out more about the services and facilities available to disabled visitors.
Vigipirate plan
To ensure the safety of visitors, the monument applies the preventive measures decided by the government for public administrations. To find out more
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