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 16, 2026

Credit line

Gilles Targat/Photo12

Reference

GTT26A07_189

Model release

NA

License type

Rights managed

Available size

53.9Mb (1.2Mb) / 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 Deep blue sky Contemporary Art Urban monument Historic town Tourism Sightseeing tour North France Landmark Local heritage A sunny day Verticality Renewed urban symbol Slender silhouette Art installation Ascending perspective Contrast between old and new Streamlined design Reflective material A visual landmark for the neighbourhood Gaze towards the sky Vanishing line Nobody No people