Tour bleue

Tour Bleue is a police headquarters and office building standing 75 meters tall with 21 floors in central Charleroi. The structure displays a distinctive blue brick exterior and features an elliptical footprint.

Construction began in 2012 and finished in 2014, transforming it into the main regional police center. The completion represented a significant step in modernizing the city's operational infrastructure.

The Tour Bleue serves as a police headquarters situated near artist studios and performance spaces throughout the district. This proximity brings together different parts of city life under one neighborhood focus.

The building is easily accessible from central Charleroi with nearby public transport connections. Keep in mind this is an official government facility, so access and visiting hours may be restricted.

The building gets its name from the blue coloring of its facade, which makes it stand out in the city skyline. A rotating light system at the top illuminates the night sky and gives it a distinctive presence.

Location: Charleroi

Architects: Jean Nouvel

Floors above the ground: 21

Elevators: 12

Height: 75 m

Address: boulevard Mayence, 67

GPS coordinates: 50.41201,4.45364

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:07