Douai
Douai
Guide of the Nord
Guide of the Nord
Travel Guide > France > Nord-Pas-de-Calais > Nord > Douai
Situated on the edges of the River Scarpe, the city of Douai has preserved much evidence of its rich historic past: the town hall and its belfry of Gothic style, the Saint-Pierre collegiate church, the Notre-Dame church, the Valenciennes gateway, the Dauphin town house looking onto the Armes square, and the facade of the law court reflecting in the waters of the River Scarpe.
The magnificent belfry, UNESCO World Heritage Site, boasts a 62-bell carillon! Off its top, a beautiful panorama of the roofs of the city and the surrounding countryside awaits the visitors.
Also to discover, the Chartreuse museum, housed in the former convent of the Carthusian monks, which is home to collections of paintings, sculptures and artworks.
Boat tours on the River Scarpe, departing from the jetty of the law court, are offered from May to September.
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