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Column of the Grande Armée

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Column of the Grande Armée

Recommended by 53 cyclists out of 54

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Caps et marais d'Opale

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    1. Pointe de la Crèche par la colonne de la Grande Armée — boucle depuis Ambleteuse

    18.9km

    01:12

    220m

    220m

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    April 28, 2023

    This 54m high column, built between 1804 and 1841, commemorates the camp of Boulogne. The column was paid for by all the soldiers of the camp, who donated a half or full day's pay for it. One of the bronze bas-reliefs on the pedestal shows Marshal Soult presenting the design of the column to the Emperor. A staircase with 263 steps leads to the square plateau, 190m above sea level. From there you have a view of the countryside around Boulogne and, in clear weather, of the English cliffs.
    On top is the statue of Napoleon dressed as the Little Corporal. It turns its back on England, in search of new horizons.

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      July 3, 2023

      € 4 entrance fee for the 263 steps, which are already a bit difficult for a cyclist. Going down is free again.

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        August 13, 2020

        A statue of Napoleon Bonaparte with his back to England.

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          Location: Wimille, Boulogne-Sur-Mer, Hauts-De-France, France

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