An imposing square Gothic tower (1387-1410) 64m high, whose sombre and fierce silhouette is adorned with a collection of small towers, skylights, weather vanes and pinnacles. The chimes (62 bells) sets a rhythm for daily life by playing, on the hours..

This museum contains two sections: Fine Arts, the collections in which mainly concern ancient painting (Anchin polyptych, by Bellegambe), but where the amazing relief plan of Douai, from the 18th century, is also displayed; and that of Archaeology an..

A pleasant walk on the banks of the Scarpe, which has been abandoned by the barges (called «bélandres» in these parts); a few old dwellings add charm to the stroll.

The entrance façade boasts a central gate with severe lines. On the first floor the audience room known as the Grand Parliament room is decorated with a huge marble fireplace, Louis XV sculpted wood carvings, a portrait of Louis XIV and allegorical 1..