Le Lion de Bartholdi
Le Lion de Bartholdi
Details
A symbol of the town's heroic resistance during the assault of 1870-1871, the Lion of Belfort owes its existence to Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, the famous sculptor behind the Statue of Liberty. A colossus made of blocks of pink sandstone set against the cliffs of the Citadel, it is now an integral part of the town's identity. Its dimensions are gigantic: 22 metres long and 11 metres high. When night falls, the Lion lights up to illuminate and protect the city. A magical sight in the Belfort sky...
Comfort and facilities
- Pets accepted
Opening hours
From 1 October to 31 March: Open daily from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm and from 2 pm to 6 pm.
From 1st April to 30th September: Open every day from 10 am to 12.30 pm and from 2 pm to 6.30 pm.
The Lion of Bartholdi is closed on 1 January, 1 November and 25 December.
Prices
- Base rate - full rate adult : 1,00 €