To the sound of the bells
Orleans, Saint-Jean-de-Braye
When the bells are ringing, that's the cathedral singing! The campanology museum shows visitors each stage of making a bell.
On display also are the hallmarks of ancient bell foundries, musical monitoring instruments, clappers, tools and antique clockworks.
Programme of this group tour
9:30 am
Guided tour of Saint-Croix Cathedral, Hôtel Groslot and Orleans Old Town
11:00 am
Optional: tour of Orleans city centre by land train
12:00 pm
Lunch in a city-centre restaurant
(three courses, drinks included)
2:30 pm
Guided tour of the campanology museum
Optional: video showing the main stages of bell making
5:00 pm
End of tour
Information
Starting from €41,50 per person.
Based on a group of 30
Price includes: All services listed in the programme
Price does not include: Personal expenses and transport
Valid: All year (subject to availability)
Land train: Runs from April to October
Did you know?
Bells from the foundry of Saint-Jean-de-Braye chime in more than 60 cathedrals in France and around the world!
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