Visits and activities

Our tours and activities

Vue du parc du haut de la Colonne

Self-guided tour

Discover the Grande Armée Column at your own pace by climbing its 269 steps and wandering freely around the museum and its grounds.

Info

Visit documents are available free of charge from the monument reception desk. Available in 6 languages (French, English, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch).

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Vue des tamaris autour de la Colonne

Guided tour

Every Friday at 11am, the monument's staff will take you on a guided tour of the history of the Grande Armée Column, from the Boulogne camp to the presentation of the Légion d'Honneur.

Info

Book on 06 72 92 44 22. Duration: approximately 1 hour. No extra charge for admission. On the 4th Friday of each month, a specific theme is explored.

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Family events

During the school holidays and on the occasion of national events, tours and workshops for children are offered to help them discover the column while having fun.

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Every year, the Colonne de la Grande Armée takes part in the following events: Monument Jeu d'Enfant, on the 1st weekend of the All Saints' holiday, and Rendez-vous aux jardins, on the 1st weekend of June.

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