Historic site and monument

Belfry – Old Town Hall

We speak English

This belfry is an exception! Usually, these non-religious watchtowers enliven the landscapes of the North. Built in 1818, it was both a grain exchange, a hall for the town hall and a guardhouse. Since 2000 a carillon has been ringing the hours of the day.

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What is striking when arriving in Meximieux is the view of the belfry of the old Town Hall which juts out in prow on Place Vaugelas. A first enlargement took place in 1845 then a total renovation of the building and the belfry between 1897 and 1899. In 1945 a statue by H.Collomb was erected in front of the belfry, symbolizing the heroism of Meximieux.
For the transition to the year 2000, the municipality wanted to bring the old carillon back to life. From eight bells in 2000, it rose to seventeen in 2005 and twenty in 2012.

To learn more about this astonishing belfry, you will have to take the guided tour for small groups.

Themes

    • Historical patrimony
    • Belfry / Clock Tower

Types

  • Historic site and monument

Adapted tourism

  • Not wheelchair accessible

Comfort

Spoken languages

  • English

Services

  • Educational visits
  • Coach access
  • Theme visit
  • Tourist Documentation
  • Tourist information
  • Guided tours

Equipments

  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking nearby
  • Screening Room
  • defibrillator
  • Elevator
  • Air-conditioning
  • Toilets

Customer base

Minimum age: 6
Maximum group size: 15

Prices

Adult: €4 (from 6 people up to a maximum of 15 people for groups).

Payment method

  • Cheque
  • Cash
  • Bank / credit card

Opening

On request, all year round for small groups.
Except public holidays

Advice from the Office

In case of rain

Do not panic ! Here are all our sheltered activities.

On the way back

To bring back a souvenir or something to treat yourself, stock up on local products from Pérouges in Bugey.