In Gravelines, for many years, the town has been committed to promoting its communal heritage. The many buildings and objects listed as Historic Monuments constitute a heritage that is constantly being renovated: the citadel castle, the small powder magazines scattered throughout the town, the barracks, the cistern, the guardhouses. In addition to these modern-day buildings, there are two buried powder magazines from the 19th century and several blockhouses from the Second World War. The belfry, the symbol of the town, overlooks some beautiful residences with their 18th-century numerals and more modest traditional houses, a legacy of the old town of fishermen and gardeners. The belfry It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. Built in 1608, it was restored in the early 19th century, without its decorations. In 1903, it was decorated with a weather vane.
The three parish churches contain treasures: a 19th century organ, 16th century marble baptismal fonts, and a cenotaph sculpted by François Girardon (1628-1715).
A running tour is available from this link (click here!)
Finally, its lighthouse remains a strong symbol of maritime heritage as it has managed to preserve the traces of a still recent past filled with storms. The lighthouse guidait les bateaux vers le chenal de 1843 à 1985. Reconnaissable par sa spirale noire et blanche, il sert toujours d’amer aux marins et se visite depuis 2005. Ainsi, découvrez au pied de la tour, le logement partagé par les gardiens et leur https://www.youtube.com/embed/kCzrtEWDqac?autoplay=0&mute=0&controls=1&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bouteillealamer.fr&playsinline=1&showinfo=0&rel=0&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&enablejsapi=1&widgetid=1
family, as well as an exhibition that traces the history of this lighthouse. After climbing the 116 steps, enjoy an exceptional view of Gravelines with its channel used by sailboats and its fine sandy beach that stretches for more than 4 km.
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In neoclassical style inspired by Greco-Roman antiquity, the castle-arsenal houses the cultural center and the museum of drawing and original prints, dedicated to graphic arts.
A pedal boat tour of the fortifications built by Vauban is available from this link (click here!)
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