Beffroi - inside by Mikebond
There are free guided tours of the beffroi in both French and English. I recommend you'd go inside to learn something about Boulogne history that is probably not written in your guidebook. However, you must be aware that there are 183 steps to climb (no lift available).At the beginning of the visit you will see this portrait of Godfrey of Buillon, whose parents were Dukes of Boulogne. Your guide will talk a lot about the Boulogne plan showed in the third picture.
The bell of the belfry was bigger than it is now. Its weight was reduced from five to four tons (if I remember well) for a decision of Napoleon's. The amount of removed bronze was used to pay the man called to make the bell smaller.
To see more photos taken inside the beffroi, visit this Travelogue.
