Château-musée de Boulogne-sur-Mer

The museum occupies a polygonal fortress with ten towers surrounding a central courtyard, incorporating both medieval architecture and Roman fortification remains.

In 1231, Count Philippe Hurepel constructed this castle as a strategic defense point, which later transformed from a military stronghold into a museum in 1988.

The museum displays 450 Greek ceramics, Egyptian antiquities, Inuit art collections, and artifacts from Oceania, making it the second-largest collection after the Louvre.

The museum welcomes approximately 35,000 visitors annually and provides guided tours, workshops, and specialized programs for individuals, groups, and educational institutions.

The underground chambers reveal preserved sections of fourth-century Roman fortifications, demonstrating the continuous military presence at this location.

Location: Boulogne-sur-Mer

Phone: +33321100220

Website: http://musee.ville-boulogne-sur-mer.fr

GPS coordinates: 50.72556,1.61694

Latest update: May 26, 2025 12:34