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INCONTOURNABLE | VISITES LIBRES AUDIO-GUIDÉES DE L'ASCENSEUR À BATEAUX

History, Heritage, Guided tour in Arques
From :  5,9 Full-fare
  • Unlock the secrets of the Fontinettes Boat Lift, a jewel of industrial architecture. Step back in time to discover the history of this monument, the only one of its kind in France.
    This landmark of the Arches landscape is once again opening its doors to the public for "special re-opening" guided tours every day from 1 August to 17 September, at a special rate for all.
    Bookings required and tickets available online.

    Guided tours every day at 3pm and free tours between 2pm and 6pm on...
    Unlock the secrets of the Fontinettes Boat Lift, a jewel of industrial architecture. Step back in time to discover the history of this monument, the only one of its kind in France.
    This landmark of the Arches landscape is once again opening its doors to the public for "special re-opening" guided tours every day from 1 August to 17 September, at a special rate for all.
    Bookings required and tickets available online.

    Guided tours every day at 3pm and free tours between 2pm and 6pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The preferential rate remains in force until 15 September (€5.90/€4.90 for the guided tour and €4.50/€3.50 for the self-guided tour with audio guide on the telephone).

    From 15 September, we will be switching to the "normal" rate (€9/€8 for a guided tour and €5.90/€4.90 for a self-guided tour with audio guide).
    Guided tours will be offered once a day (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday) at 3pm, with the option of a self-guided tour between 2pm and 6pm (last admission at 5pm).

    For the JEP, exceptional all-day opening from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 6pm. This weekend, there will be a guided tour at 11am and a dramatised tour at 3.30pm, as well as family game workshops all day in the multi-purpose hall.
  • Spoken languages
    • English
    • French
Rates
Payment methods
  • Credit card
  • Postal or bank cheques
  • Holiday vouchers
  • Cash
  • Rates
  • Reduced adult price
    From 4.50 €
  • Tarif réduit enfant
    From 3.50 €
  • Adult price
    From 5.90 €
  • Child rate
    From 4.90 €
  • Child rate
    From 7 €
Schedules
  • From September 1, 2023
    until September 15, 2023
  • On September 16, 2023
  • On September 17, 2023
  • From September 18, 2023
    until September 30, 2023
  • From October 21, 2023
    until November 5, 2023
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    Closed
    -
  • Wednesday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    Closed
    -
  • Friday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    2:50 PM - 6:50 PM
  • Monday
    Closed
    -
  • Tuesday
    Closed
    -
  • Wednesday
    2:50 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    Closed
    -
  • Friday
    2:50 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    2:50 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    2:50 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Monday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Thursday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Friday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Sunday
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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