Arras, Pas-de-Calais, Nord-Pas-de-Calais

This tour offers panoramic views of the various main sites commemorating the Battles of Artois which took place during the First World War, including the impressive German cemetery at La Maison Blanche, which you can visit. The trail is certified by the French Federation of Hiking (FFRP).

This route starts at the top of a hill. You are in Monchy-le-Preux, a quintessential Artois village that boasts some particularly fine architecture. Just after leaving the village, head through the “Bois du Château” woods, where you will discover a beautiful neo-Gothic chapel. This beautiful route will take you through wooded areas, open countryside and hedge-lined pastures. On the way back you will pass several reminders of the terrible battles that took place here in April 1917. Near the beautiful neo-Romanesque pilgrimage church you can find the Caribou, a memorial dedicated to the brave Newfoundlanders who repelled the enemy’s huge counter-attacks during the Battle of Arras, while further down the street, three soldiers of the 37th Division keep eternal watch.

This trail, which passes through varied surroundings, will take you to the sites of three nearby abbeys: Mont-Saint-Eloi, Etrun and Maroeuil. There you will discover some ruins that managed to survive the destruction of the revolution. The trail is certified by the French Federation of Hiking (FFRP).

This trail takes you to the theatre of the famous Battles of Bullecourt, which took place in April and May 1917. The village changed hands some twenty times over the course of that year. These battles took a terrible toll, with British and Australian casualties numbering 8,893 and 10,771 respectively. More than 10,000 Germans also lost their lives. The 2,249 Australians and 1,875 Brits who were killed at Bullecourt have no known grave. Their names are inscribed on the Australian National Memorial at Villers-Bretonneux and on the British Memorial at Arras. Many still lie buried in the earth of the Artois region. The memory of this battle has been kept alive by the “Digger” statue (the term used by Australians and New Zealanders to refer to a veteran), which was erected in 1992. It was created by Australian sculptor Peter Corlett, the son of a Great War veteran. The Digger’s uniform and insignia symbolise the four Australian infantry divisions who fought here. Since 2010, a French remembrance stele has also commemorated the sacrifice made by the soldiers at Bullecourt. A museum has even been opened at Bullecourt to pay tribute to those lost during these battles.

The Hirondelle Trail takes you through the Commonwealth cemeteries, allowing you to explore a region that was completely devastated in 1917. The four villages you will discover along the way also bore witness to the Reconstruction and the “liberated regions” style that is reflected in the area’s rural heritage. The villages were completely destroyed, but let’s not forget the work it took to make this shattered land suitable for farming once again: shell holes, craters, barbed wire, saps, unexploded shells, mines, trenches... 90 years on, this has become one of France’s richest, most productive cereal-growing areas!

Over just a few kilometres, this trail takes you to numerous sites associated with the key events of the 20th century. These include visible remnants of the First World War such as the cemeteries and British memorials, and of the Second World War in the form of the remains of an airfield, as well as places associated with the fates of two men who fought during these two conflicts: Lieutenant Commander Oswald Wainwright and General Aubert Frère. In addition to this rich past, Grévillers has retained its rural spirit, which makes this little piece of the country, sandwiched between woodland, meadows and farmed fields, a much-loved destination for walkers.

This circuit lets you explore Bapaume and the village of Ligny-Thilloy as you walk the Lime Tree Trail. This walk allows you to discover natural areas, farmland, the history of the post-war reconstruction of rural and urban landscapes... and learn about the figures, both legendary and real-life, who have left their mark on this place.

Discover one of Lille's highlights on a walking audioguided tour by the belfry of Lille's City Hall, and climb on top of its 104-metre-high tower to enjoy a breathtaking view of Lille! Visit the belfry of Lille's City Hall on this audioguided tour! This visit will grant you the opportunity to find out about this 104-metre-high UNESCO World Heritage Site towering over Lille, whose construction ended in 1931. You will be equipped with a pair of binoculars and an audioguide, and enjoy an ideal viewpoint to look at the city and its surroundings. Choose this guided tour to discover the belfry of Lille's City Hall and tower over the city to enjoy a breathtaking scenic view!

Discover the city of Lille on this bus tour! Relax and explore every single part of the city! EXPLORE THE STREETS OF LILLE BY BUS AND ADMIRE THE CITY'S MONUMENTS! Embark on a 50-minute bus tour of Lille aboard a comfortably open-top bus (in summer)! Audio guides provide informative commentary throughout the tour, in the language of your choice (French, English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Russian). As you travel, you can enjoy a scenic view of the city's key monuments, from the ancient to the modern neighbourhoods. The itinerary includes the following sites: * Palais Rihour (tourist information office, first and last stop) * Grand Place * Rue Faidherbe * Quartier des Gares * Euralille * Quartier Royal * Lille Old Town * Îlot Comtesse * Porte de Paris * The City Hall belfry * The Saint-Sauveur neighbourhood * Place de la République and the surrounding district (Palais des Beaux-Arts, Préfecture...) Choose the Lille bus tour to discover the city's major landmarks and points of interest, supplemented with audio-guide commentary!

The best of Lille thanks to the City Pass! Enjoy free access to many museums and attractions as well as unlimited transport! Thanks to the Lille Pass, experience all the ferment of the city in one single offer! Find out about all of Lille's secrets! Enjoy free access to 25 museums, sites, and tourist services in the Lille metropolitan area. With the 72-hour pass, you will also have free access to 14 museums, sites and tourist services in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region and a free access to the TER regional train network (operated by the SNCF) for 24 consecutive hours. You will have unlimited access to metropolitan Transpole public transport (underground, buses, tram) during the selected period. You will also get preferential prices on shopping and dining venues (you will receive the list in the Lille and Roubaix tourist information offices). Choose the Lille pass for the duration of your choice and make the most of your stay in Lille!

Discover Lille's old town on a 2-hour walking tour. Walk along the streets and squares, and marvel at the beauty of its architecture! SEE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF LILLE'S OLD TOWN ON THIS GUIDED TOUR! With your guide, discover the old neighbourhoods of the city and feel the charm of this bustling and welcoming city. Lille still features buildings from different influences: the Palais Rihour, the Vieille Bourse, the Rang du Beauregard and the Cathedral. After this tour revealing the city's different architectural styles, your tour will end with a visit to the Hospice Comtesse, an iconic monument combining many accounts of the city's history such as earthenware, sculptures, paintings and furniture. Choose this guided tour of Lille's old town and discover the city's highlights!

Discover Lille on a beer-themed paper chase and walk around its streets looking for clues! FIND OUT ABOUT ALL OF LILLE'S SECRETS ON A FUN BEER TASTING DETECTIVE GAME! The aim of the game is to find the stein of Gambrinus, prince of beer, which was lost somewhere in the city... Start by picking up your road book, then you'll be ready to start searching for the missing chalice! To complete your quest, you will follow a trail around Lille's streets and squares looking for clues to help you solve the enigma. Several key clues can be found in certain of the city's bars. You'll have the pleasure of tasting 4 exceptional beers in 4 of Lille's best bars, chosen specially for the game. Your search will progress thanks to the clues hidden along the way. You'll need to look in all directions, including in natural spots and even in the taste of your beer! Choose this fun, pleasant and delicious tour of Lille! Good luck! Alcohol abuse is bad for your health. Please consume in moderation 

A wonderful place to stay thanks to its numerous facilities. Its rooms are equipped with all mod cons and will delight you with their pleasant and invigorating setting.

ArrayYour Experience Explore the architectural manifesto that is the Villa Cavrois, designed by architect and figure of the modernist current, Robert Mallet-Stevens. This emblematic piece of his work was built for a textile manufacturer, Paul Cavrois, and his family in the early 1930s. This villa was dubbed a historic monument in 1990, and the restoration program began well into the early 200s. What makes it so appealing is its imposing proportions, the separation of two symmetrical wings, the lack of ornamental decor in the villa, and the escalation of the rooftop terraces. Not to mention, the modern touch post-renovation that included central heating, elevators, and the use of new industrial materials and techniques. You will explore the vast living area, the intriguing façades, the stunning terrace, and of course, the 72-meter-long water mirror, reflecting the beauty of Villa Cavrois quite nicely!

An unusual trip inside the vast underground complex (boves) in Arras. Departure from the Town Hall. The visit will last approximately 30 to 35 minutes.

The Saint-Vaast Abbey and the Cathedral together form the largest eighteenth-century religious architectural grouping in France. Founded in the seventh century, the construction of the Abbey marked the birth of the Medieval town. The huge scale of the construction we see today is an accurate reflection of the economic and spiritual role it has played in the town’s artistic and cultural development down the ages. The Cathedral, in Neoclassical style, contains some marvels (sculptures of saints from the Pantheon, Aubusson tapestry among other things) and a few Art Deco surprises. Today, the Abbey is home to the Museum of Fine Arts and an ultra-modern mediatheque (successor to the great library of Saint-Vaast). At the entrance to the Cathedral, a QR-code will give access to information on the Diocese of Arras.

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 15th July 2005, the Belfry offers an imposing view over Arras and its surrounding countryside. Access to the fi rst level of the Belfry, from the Tourist Offi ce basement, by lift (+ 40 steps) to a height of 55m for a panoramic view over the town. Unrestricted visits daily during Tourist Offi ce opening hours (see page 3). Last ascent 30 minutes before closing

Push open the doors of the Hôtel de Guînes and step back into the eighteenth century. Built in 1738 as the town residence of the De Guînes family, this grand townhouse was constructed between a courtyard and garden, along the lines of Paris townhouses of the period. Cross the paved courtyard to admire the mischievous faces on the façade and enter the listed reception rooms. The Hôtel de Guînes hosts a number of events throughout the year: festivals, concerts, exhibitions etc.

Adjacent to the Saint-Vaast Abbey, covering an area of 1.2 hectares, the garden boasts some remarkable flower displays and majestic trees, making it a special place in the heart of the town.

The Arras Museum of Fine Arts, which occupies a large section of the Saint-Vaast Abbey, possesses some of the most remarkable collections held in provincial museums: rooms displaying seventeenth century paintings by the French School and old Low Countries masters (among them Champaigne, Vignon, Lebrun, Largillière and Rubens) and a set of large-scale French religious seventeenth paintings, unique in France, including seven “Mays” from NotreDame Cathedral in Paris. The museum also holds the finest testimonies of Arras’s history: Medieval sculptures, eighteenth-century Arras porcelains, landscape paintings by the Arras School (among them Corot, Dutilleux and Desavary) and a unique example of the high-warp tapestries (Arrazi) that made the town’s reputation in the fifteenth century.

Built in 1730, this house was occupied by Maximilien Robespierre from 1787 to 1789. Today, it is home to an exhibition retracing the history of the Compagnonnage (guild of journeymen companions). Who are they? What are their ideals and symbols? What have they contributed to society? What action do they undertake today? So many questions about this age-old yet still active movement. An enriching walk in the world of the Journeymen Companions as they toured France.

Installed in a former miners’ lamp factory and refurbished by the famous architect Jean Nouvel, Cité Nature is a cultural and scientific centre dedicated to the questions we ask about food and agriculture, nature and health. 2,500m2 of permanent exhibitions on the environment, foodstuffs, the history of agriculture and food; 1,500m2 of temporary exhibitions; a “discovery” space for children; rooms for organised activities, 15,000m2 of gardens “of all descriptions” with its kitchen garden, vines and rose garden. Cité Nature has been designed specifically for the pleasure of learning, for all ages, whilst allowing time for relaxation and enjoyment. Cité Nature offers «Holiday Workshops for all the Family» during the school holidays, organised activities on the first Sunday of the month and a concert on every third Friday of the month. The programme can be viewed on the Facebook page or on the website in the Calendar section.

Laid out over 4.5 hectares, the gardens extend between the Boulevard Schuman, Cité Nature and down to the River Scarpe. Plants and water form a single whole. The wetland environment is enhanced with several pools edged with rushes and reeds

Founded 2,000 years ago by the Romans, part of the ancient town of Nemetacum is now revealed to us. The archaeological remains are testimony to daily life in the capital of the Atrebates. At the intersection of the AmiensTournai and Cambrai-littoral roads, major routes through the town, one discovers the Schola des Dendrophores (the Gallo Roman woodworkers’ guild), built in the third century and uncovered during recent digs.

On this small farm practising mixed-farming methods and breeding diary cows and poultry, the meals are served in a traditional or modern dining room. Personnes(100)

Venez découvrir notre cuisine traditionnelle et régionale comme la faisaient si bien nos grand-mères dans un cadre chaleureux et convivial. Venez goûter à notre bar les spécialités de bières comme la « Ch’ti » (blanche, blonde, triple, ambrée et brune) ainsi que la « page 24 » (blonde, hildegarde, chicorée, rhubarbe, miel…). A l’heure de l’apéro venez déguster « Les Délices de l’Artois » (Cassis, Griotte, Mûre, Pêche et Violette). (L’abus d’alcool est dangereux pour la santé, à consommer avec modération). Profitez également de notre salon de thé où vous pourrez déguster nos pâtisseries entièrement faites maison (Moka, Fraisier, Tarte au Libouli, Crêpes façon Nanette…). Amusez-vous avec le jeu de la grenouille pour les plus petits, le billard Nicolas de 7 à 77 ans, le billard Hollandais et bientôt la nouveauté : le billard Russe. Jouez aussi à l’extérieur avec le jeu traditionnel du javelot.

Quel que soit votre signe, ce restaurant italien vous inondera de ses accents ensoleillés et de ses bienfaits culinaires.

A proximité du Parc de la Glissoire, toute proche du centre ville d'Avion, l'auberge de la Coulotte est connue des amateurs de bonne chère. Un salon de réception est spécialement réservé à la tenue des vos cérémonies privées.

Etape incontournable pour les amateurs de bonne cuisine, à la recherche d'un endroit agréable où il fait bon vivre.

Le plaisir commence par la découverte d'un décor authentique d'estaminet en plein centre de Lens. Faluches gratinées maison, soupe au lard, potée de pois cassés, coq à la bière, pain à l'ancienne. . .

Salle de réception de 110 places surplombant un episte de danse par des balcons. Restaurant de 120 places ave cpetit salon indépendant.

The visitor will discover historical, religious or industrial treasures whether they be a chance encounter along a pathway or within the heart of city. These are a testimony to the history of the town's inhabitants. Lens also has festive atmosphere and th

Ce petit paradis des gastronomes vous propose une cuisine familiale, de terroir ou de spécialité. Revisitez toutes les escapades gustatives régionales où les plaisirs de bouche égalent celui des yeux.

Located on the Route du Patois (the local tourist route) and located on the ford of Caucourt the Mill Tavern welcomes you in a warm and friendly atmosphere and offers traditional cuisine. Sample Menu Group: Menu Ch'ti Pie Maroilles Potchejvelche Frites Salad Café crème brûlée or cheese Incl

Plus qu'un hôtel, une maison ! Idéalement situé, au coeur de la ville, sur la place des Héros, au pied du beffroi La petite capacité de cette hôtel permet de garantir un accueil personnalisé et un séjour convivial dans un environnement unique OUVERTURE de janvier à décembre

Un emplacement idéal au coeur d'Arras. En face de la gare, à 5 minutes à pied de la Grand'Place. Un charme contemporain et un confort raffiné derrière une façade de style. OUVERTURE de Janvier à Décembre

Mercure Arras Centre Gare hotel is ideally situated right into the city center, in front of the Railway station. Nearby "Les Places", Belfry of Arras, Fine Arts Museum, Museum Letaille Bullecourt and Wellington quarry. Mercure Arras Centre Gare Hotel is also well situated from Louvre-Lens Museum and Stadium Bollaert-Delélis, the memorial of Vimy, Notre-Dame de Lorette. This 4-star hotel is just a short walk from the city's pedestrian streets and the Town Hall belfry which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take time out from your busy work or social schedule to discover the remarkable underground network of 'les boves' and the 'Wellington Tunnels'.

Hôtel situé sur la national 39, au calme à 2,5 km du centre ville et de la gare et à 50 km de l'aéroport de Lille. OUVERTURE de Janvier à Décembre

Bed & Breakfast in Caucourt, Pas-de-Calais.   In the heart of the hills of Artois, anchored in an old farmhouse, "A l'Etang Louis" offers a beautiful guest room, with a personalized atmosphere and decoration (enhancement of wood and brick). Typical setting, invigorating air and rest guaranteed await you in this village, based in the countryside! Take the opportunity to discover local tourist attractions : a former water-mill in Caucourt, Olhain Castle, Olhain golf and park...   1 guest bedroom with a private full bathroom. Open all year round.

L’hôtel CERISE Lens vous propose tout le confort nécessaire avec 85 chambres équipées de salle de bain privative (douche et WC ) , TV avec TNT, Canal + et satellite, literie de qualité et bonne isolation phonique. CERISE Lens vous offre un confort complet à un prix très économique

Hello, For a stay, holidays, Dominique & Pascal Delflache open their doors and guarantee you quality and hospitality. Near the castle and golf Olhain, between Arras, Lens & Bethune, at the edge of the hills of Artois ... You will be pleased to discover the Nord-Pas-de-Calais.

Hôtel implanté dans un parc d'un hectare et demi, à proximité des villes de Lens, Arras

Situé à 25 kms d'Arras et de Cambrai. Hôtel tout confort, décoré chaleureusement Un petit geste pour la planéte votre eau est chauffée par le Soleil OUVERT de Janvier à Décembre

3 Star Hotel-RestaurantThis old bourgeois mansion, completely renovated, will charm you with its 40 new comfortable rooms. All rooms are equipped with a bathroom, with separated toilet, wireless access, telephone, safe, mini-bar, LCD television with satellite channels, air-conditioning. The hotel has also 3 private lounges and two equipped meeting rooms. The hotel is located nearby Lens, Arras and Bethune.