Title

Valenciennes, France

Caption

France, Hauts-de-France region, Nord department, Valenciennes, place d'Armes, spire erected on the site of the former belfry, by the artist Jean-Bernard Mettais.

Info+

Photo Gilles Targat

Date

Jul 15, 2026

Credit line

Gilles Targat/Photo12

Reference

GTT26A07_035

Model release

NA

License type

Rights managed

Available size

53.9Mb (1.7Mb) / 11.8in x 17.7in / 3543 x 5315 (300dpi)

Keywords

Belfry Flache France Hauts De France Hotel De Ville North Patrimony Square Tourism Town City Valenciennes Military Exercise Place Contemporary spire Urban Sculpture Jean-Bernard Mettais Former site of the belfry Stainless steel Vertical composition Detail In Architecture Architectural Detail Contemporary Art Urban monument Historic town Tourism Sightseeing tour North France Blue Sky Landmark Local heritage A sunny day Perspective Memorial to the lost belfry Contemporary artwork Streamlined design Reflective material Renewed urban symbol Public art Contrast between old and new Slender silhouette Art installation Nobody No people