

A History Painter at the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in Paris, Nicolas-Guy Brenet (1728-1792) honoured prestigious commissions throughout his career, mainly for the king and the Church. In Douai, he designed a set of allegorical paintings still in place in the current courthouse. He also...

Master Pikète, first alderman of Douai, is terribly bothered. While the King of France is at the gates of the city, the Douaisiens have deserted the place. Help Master Pikète prepare for the king's arrival and experience the know-how of knights and knightesses. You will be able to wage war, ring the...

Your guide will accompany you step by step in the discovery of this authentic belfry from the 14th and 15th centuries. The tour reveals the history of the city and unveils all the belfries of France and Belgium listed as World Heritage Sites. Audiovisual, scenographic and interactive devices immerse...