SwitzerlandCanton de Vaud 45 · Canton of Vaud
What does the watchman (le guet) of Lausanne Cathedral do?
In the exam (French)
Que fait le guet de la cathédrale de Lausanne ?
- aHe keeps the keys of the city during festivalsIl garde les clés de la ville pendant les fêtes
- bHe leads the cathedral choir on SundaysIl dirige la chorale de la cathédrale le dimanche
- cHe rings the bells to announce every weddingIl sonne les cloches pour annoncer chaque mariage
- dHe calls out the hours during the night from the top of the bell towerIl crie les heures pendant la nuit, du haut du clocherCorrect answer
Why?
Since the Middle Ages, a watchman has called out the hours every night, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., from the top of the bell tower. Originally he watched over the city so he could raise the alarm in case of fire.
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