Column of the Grande Armee

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Come and discover the Column of the Great Army at Wimille, built between 1804 and 1824 in honour of Napoleon I on the outskirts of Boulogne-sur-Mer, a town of Art and History on the Opal Coast. Admire the countryside around Boulogne and the sea from its top. Open: > 15th June to 30th September: from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. (on Tuesday only upon reservations for groups). > 1st October to 6th November and 19th December to 14th June: from 10 a.m. to noon and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (from Tuesday to Thursday only upon reservations for groups). Closed: > Mondays. > 7th November to 18th December. > 1st January, 1st May, 1st November, 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 3,0 €; Concessions (18 to 25) = 2,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups