Discover the bell tower of Saint-Jean Baptiste church as part of the European Heritage Days!
> Box office opens on Monday 1 September at 2.00 p.m.
Tour of the bell tower of Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER from 14:00 to 17:00
SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER from 14:30 to 18:00
Meeting point: Parvis de l'église Saint-Jean-Baptiste 85200 Fontenay-le-Comte
Departure times :
- Saturday 20/09: 2.00pm-2.30pm-3.00pm-3.30pm-4.30pm-4.30pm
- Sunday 21/09: 14:30-15:00-15:30-16:00-16:30-17:00-17:30
Duration: 30 minutes
Public: 12 years and over (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Places are limited - booking essential at the Tourist Office
Site not accessible to people with reduced mobility
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please arrive with your ticket at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
You will be asked to sign a waiver before climbing the bell tower.
Online ticketing closes 1 hour before the start of the tour. No ticket sales on site.
Not recommended for people suffering from vertigo.
To round off your visit to Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, book in advance for a small group to climb up to the bell tower and admire the results of the restoration work recently funded by the town council, the Département, the Région and the State.
You'll discover the magnificent oak belfry that supports the bells and enjoy a unique view over the town of Fontenay-le-Comte and the Loges district in particular!
Tour of the bell tower of Saint-Jean-Baptiste church
SATURDAY 20 SEPTEMBER from 14:00 to 17:00
SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER from 14:30 to 18:00
Meeting point: Parvis de l'église Saint-Jean-Baptiste 85200 Fontenay-le-Comte
Departure times :
- Saturday 20/09: 2.00pm-2.30pm-3.00pm-3.30pm-4.30pm-4.30pm
- Sunday 21/09: 14:30-15:00-15:30-16:00-16:30-17:00-17:30
Duration: 30 minutes
Public: 12 years and over (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
Places are limited - booking essential at the Tourist Office
Site not accessible to people with reduced mobility
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please arrive with your ticket at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
You will be asked to sign a waiver before climbing the bell tower.
Online ticketing closes 1 hour before the start of the tour. No ticket sales on site.
Not recommended for people suffering from vertigo.
To round off your visit to Saint-Jean-Baptiste church, book in advance for a small group to climb up to the bell tower and admire the results of the restoration work recently funded by the town council, the Département, the Région and the State.
You'll discover the magnificent oak belfry that supports the bells and enjoy a unique view over the town of Fontenay-le-Comte and the Loges district in particular!
