guided tour of the sub-prefecture of Valenciennes
In groups of up to 20 people, visitors will enter via 6 avenue des Dentellières (tram stop "sub-prefecture"). Entrances every 30 minutes (last entrance at 17:00).
In the first part of the visit, a guide from the tourist office will take charge of the groups from the entrance and will explain the history of the buildings (including the remains of Notre Dame de la Grande visible at the level of the staircase leading to the large living room), to the large living room (where works on the theme of the ramparts will be installed).
For the second part of the visit, coming down from the main show, visitors will hear from agents of the sub-prefecture more contemporary elements on the function of sub-prefect, the missions of the sub-prefecture, its staff...