Bauvin, Nord, Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Trail markings: Yellow A walk to discover two worlds. Contrast the dry environment of the slag heaps, home to the wall lizard, with the unspoilt wetlands of the Val de flot nature reserve and the Bénifontaine marshes, home to frogs, coots and ducks.

Trail markings: Yellow A walk in the heart of the Bassin Minier to discover its industrial past and heritage. Corons, slag heaps and trestles have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2012.

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 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 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 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.

A luxury, modern hotel next to the Grand-Place in Mouscron, the Hôtel Alizé offers 4 types of room, all air-conditioned, with beds 210cm long: standard, executive, jacuzzi suite and honeymoon suite. As well as boasting the “Bikes Welcome” label, this gorgeous hotel also offers plenty of other services: sauna, gym, flat screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, free WiFi, bathroom with bath or shower, hairdryer. Its location right in the centre of town means that there are plenty of restaurants, bars and shops to explore, plus a Christmas market in December, just 25 metres from the hotel. 100% no-smoking hotel.

The two World Wars. The French Resistance. The deportation during WW2. How the Harnes district developed. 250 photos of Harnes from 1895 to 1940. Archeology: Prehistoric History, gallo-roman period and the Middle Ages. - New in 2001: Enlargement and new ex

The museum comprises of a covered circuit of 12 small rooms and 2 successive sections of mine (measuring 40 metres). The basement houses fully equipped sections of mine and from there, the visitor will leave the museum through the court yard of the Ecole

Located on Notre Dame de Lorette Hill, the Museum presents a collection of more than 2500 exhibits and also reconstitutions of underground shelters with laser screenings of films accompanied by bi-lingual commentaries. A slide show showing more than 400 3

Close to the Neuve-Chapelle Indian Memorial stands a white walled cemetery with an imposing entrance: on one side of the thick wrought-iron gate stands the chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima; on the other, the Portuguese National Cemetery of Richebourg which is the final resting place of 1,831 soldiers and the only place of remembrance to honour the Portuguese soldiers of the Great War. Abandoning neutrality in 1906, the young Portuguese Republic entered the war on the side of the Allies. The Portuguese Expeditionary Corps comprised up to 56,500 men and, under the command of the British Army, was assigned to the front in Flanders between the villages of Laventie and Festubert. The Portuguese Command took up quarters in Peylouse Manor in Saint-Venant. The sole place of remembrance for the Portuguese soldiers of the Great War Not only did the lusophone soldiers discover the damp and muddy reality of the trenches in Lys Valley, transport problems caused by a lack of available shipping from Portugal to the shores of France meant that officers were in short supply. On 9 April 1918 the German Army launched Operation Georgette in the Lys Valley in the hope of a decisive victory before the arrival of American reinforcements. In three successive waves, ten divisions overwhelmed the two Portuguese divisions which were incomplete, badly-organized and surprised in the process of being relieved. Portuguese losses amounted to 7,500 men on that day, and yet the next day, shoulder to shoulder with the Scottish, the survivors defended La Couture before eventually being forced to retreat. The Germans took Estaires, Armentières and Bailleul but failed to take Béthune and Hazebrouck. Operation Georgette was called off on 29 April. In honour of the soldiers who defended the village of La Couture, the French and Portuguese governments inaugurated a monument there in 1928. The startling frieze shows the ruins of a Gothic church and an allegory of the Portuguese Republic coming to the aid of one of its soldiers.

In 1914 Rudyard Kipling, author of The Jungle Book and winner of the Nobel Prize for literature in 1907, was a fervent advocate for British intervention in the European war. So much so that when his son John volunteered for service and was initially turned away for health reasons, Rudyard used his great influence to secure him a place in the Irish Guards. John Kipling's baptism of fire was in the Battle of Artois, opened by the Allies in September 1915. It was during the battle, on Gohelle Plain, that British forces used chlorine gas for the first time in reply to the German Army's use of chemical weapons at Ypres. The gas attack was initially a success but a change in the direction of the wind blew the gas towards the British lines and contributed greatly to the failure of the badly-prepared offensive. 'If any question why we died, tell them, because our fathers lied' In a single day of fighting the British Army recorded 8,500 casualties. In total 50,000 men were killed, wounded or lost in action. The names of 20,000 of these men can be seen today on the Loos Memorial which encircles Dud Corner Cemetery in Loos-en-Gohelle. One notable entry among these names is that of John Kipling who was killed in action on 27 September; he was 18 years old and his body was never identified. Rudyard Kipling never got over the loss of his son. He wrote shortly afterwards the poignant poem Have you news of my boy Jack? which reflects not only his distress but also the incertitude surrounding his only son's final resting place. An active member of the Imperial War Graves Commission, it was Kipling who suggested the beautiful phrase 'Known unto God' to be engraved on the tombs of Britain's unknown soldiers. Later he was to write in Epitaphs of the War the damning lines, 'If any question why we died, tell them, because our fathers lied.' The body of John 'Jack' Kipling was identified in 1992, three kilometres from Loos in the Saint-Mary ADS Cemetery near Haisnes-lez-la-Bassée.

In 1919, The Times referred to the Great War and the rugby players who took part in it as "the game for which they had been preparing for so many years". The enlisting of many players from all over the world during the First World War took a toll on this sport. Find out why rugby players, some of whom fought at Fromelles, were so heavily involved, what impact the First World War had on rugby, and the stories of these sportsmen and women.

The Battle of Fromelles took place on July 19-20, 1916, and pitted British and Australian divisions against a Bavarian division. The impact was terrible, and in less than 24 hours, almost 8,500 soldiers were killed. Many of the soldiers who died on the battlefield were never found. In 2009, a team of archaeologists unearthed the bodies of 250 British and Australian soldiers who had disappeared at Fromelles. A major identification campaign began, and with each new identity, the story of a soldier was brought to the surface. Follow the battle, the archaeological research and the story of the missing soldiers as you explore the permanent exhibition.

India, Neuve-Chapelle Indian Memorial,, Intersection of the D947 and the D171, Richebourg l’Avoué, , The first Indian troops in the Imperial British Army arrived in France in October 1914. They were first stationed in Flanders and took part in the Battle of Neuve Chapelle in March 1915. This memorial is to their role in France and in Belgium during the Great War.,

At a crossroads on the Richebourg Road stands a high column of white stone between two majestic weeping willows. Flanked by two tigers, the column is surmounted by a Lotus flower, the Star of India and the Imperial Crown. Its base is carved with the words: INDIA 1914-1918. Neuve-Chapelle Memorial is the only place of remembrance on the Western Front to commemorate the sacrifice made by Indian soldiers during the Great War. Inaugurated in 1927, the memorial was the work of Sir Herbert Baker, a famous British architect who also designed Tyne Cot War Cemetery in Ypres, Le Trou Aid Post Cemetery in Fleurbaix, and others. In honour of the Indian soldiers of the Great War The inner south wall of the monument bears the epitaph, 'To the honour of the Army of India which fought in France and Belgium, 1914-1918, and in perpetual remembrance of those of their dead whose names are here recorded and who have no known grave'. Beneath the inscription are listed by regiment the names of the 4,857 soldiers who were reported missing in action. Under the dome opposite the entrance to the memorial, a bronze plaque fixed to the wall in 1964 completes the list with the names of the 206 Indian prisoners of war who died in Germany. Severely tested by the fighting in the summer of 1914, the British Army called upon military units already established in India. The first reinforcements landed in Marseilles in September 1914 and were soon transported to Flanders. The Sikhs, Gurkhas, Punjabis and other Indians fighting in the Battle of Givenchy in December 1914 were ill-prepared for the harsh conditions in the trenches and suffered from a lack of warm clothing and food. In March 1915, during the Battle of Aubers Ridge, they took part in the Battle of Neuve-Chapelle where more than 4,000 of their comrades perished. Six months later, on 25 September, they lost 3,017 soldiers in one day's fighting around Laventie. From the end of 1915 onwards the men of the Indian Corps were gradually relieved and transferred to other fronts in the Middle East.

Faithful to its aim of bringing its works to an ever-wider public, the Louvre Museum is opening a new chapter of its history by setting up in Lens. The Louvre-Lens site is a former mine-head taken over by vegetation. It is both park and museum, a place for walking and enjoying life, a place dedicated to culture and discovery. Installed within a deliberately contemporary architecture of glass and metal, the Galerie du Temps will exhibit 205 works, chronologically displayed. Over a 120-metre long display, from the birth of writing in around 3,500 BC up to the mid-nineteenth century, all civilisations and techniques are represented. The Galerie du Temps presents masterpieces from three major periods: Antiquity, the Middle Ages and Modern Times. This unique exhibition space offers a means of juxtaposing works produced by different civilisations and cultures, but created at the same moment in history.

Le Colibri accueille les gastronomes en campagene, à 1km ) peine du centre ville de Douvrin

Estaminet régional, décoration et ambiance d'un vrai estaminet. La cuisine grand-mère est à base de produits régionaux. Soirées à thème (patois, Irlande et celtique, dunkerque. . . )

Café, brasserie. For more information, visit Contact : 03 20 62 03 40

La Joyeuse Guinguette des Weppes is the latest must-visit destination for summer lovers. Set in a peaceful, green haven, it’s the perfect place to relax, share a meal, and enjoy good times with family and friends. 🌿 A Bucolic Escape Nestled in typical Weppes countryside, this pop-up venue features a shaded terrace, fairy lights, and cozy decor – all designed to help you disconnect and unwind in a joyful, laid-back setting. 🍽 Local Flavours, Generous Plates Simple, tasty, and made with love:• Sharing boards, fresh salads, grilled meats & sweet treats• Local, seasonal produce• Refreshing drinks: craft beers, wines, homemade cocktails 🎉 Summer Vibes for All Every week, expect a lively, family-friendly program:• Live concerts & DJ sets• Kids’ workshops• Pétanque tournaments• And surprises all summer long! Whether you come for a meal, a dance, or just to soak up the vibe – La Joyeuse Guinguette des Weppes is your new summer happy place.

Creative and curious cuisine using local and seasonal produce. For more information, visit Website: www.restaurantlepicurieux.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/restaurantlepicurieux/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/l_epicurieuxrestaurant/ Contact: 03 20 35 36 01

Restaurant convivial et chaleureux, situé dans le centre de la ville d'Harnes à côté du centre culturel Jacques Prévert

Immeuble de style provencal avec une salle de restaurant dotée d'une importante cheminée

  Nestled at the foot of the old chimney in Parc de la Ramie, La Guinguette de la Ramie is the perfect spot to enjoy summer with family or friends. Transformed into a warm and festive venue, this iconic place in Seclin offers a rich programme of entertainment and relaxation. Entertainment and festive vibes On the agenda for these sunny days: DJ sets to get the party going with upbeat music Karaoke to unleash your inner performer Circus workshops for kids and adults alike Clothing swap & sale for fashion enthusiasts Mobile petting farm for a fun and educational animal experience All of this takes place in a lush green setting, with a large terrace furnished with armchairs, sofas and deckchairs to relax in style. A bar and light food area is also available at every event, so you can refresh and grab a bite on-site.

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

Restaurant and estaminet. Here, you can enjoy the weather, savour the food, laugh and chat with your neighbours or the waiters and bosses. For more information, visit Website: restaurant-lemaisnilmontemps.fr/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/lemaisnilmontemps.fr/?locale=fr_fr Contact: 03 20 30 85 17

Between Lens, Lille and Béthune, La Petite Cense offers many recreational amenities and close to your place of stay. Three individually designed rooms await you at Billy Berclau: - The Board "The Doves' for 2 persons. Ideal for a honeymoon - The Room "The Red Gorge" for 2 persons, a romantic room - The Room / Suite "Swallows" for 5. Ideal for a family Each room has a different style and offers every comfort: Wi-Fi, TV with DVD, private bathroom, hospitality tray, baby equipment ... Le Petite Cense, everything is neat and comfortable, to "call home" as specified in the owner, Mrs. Hantson, which offers a warm family welcome. You will link easier friendship, visits and well-being in these guests houses!

Welcome to the world of Leonie, a charming guest house. The home of Leonie is a premium city break, a cozy cottage for two people overlooking a garden. The citybreak consists of a large room of 20m ² with a cozy atmosphere, a kitchen, a pantry and a shower area. "Le Logis de Léonie" is located in Douvrin, in the triangle Lens-Bethune-Lille (10 minutes from Lens, and 20 minutes from Lille and Bethune).

Down the road, our gite (designed to accommodate up to three people), built in 2011, is the ideal place to spend a quiet and relaxing stay. Conveniently located twenty minutes driving from the main northern cities (Lille, Armentieres, Lens and Béthune), our gite is the start of many activities. Located within a tree-filled garden, it is also equipped with a parking and offers the possibility to rent a garage. Official rating three stars *** Interior Equipments Kitchen: oven, microwave, sink, fridge Lounge: TV, WiFi access, sofa Bathroom: washbasin and shower Separate toilet Bedroom: double bed, bedside clock radio, wardrobe Large green space and parking Wifi access, possibility to rent a garage

At the heart of the heritage of memory, in the triangle-Lille-Armentières Bethune, Mr. and Mrs. Drelon warmly welcome you to this quiet country cottage in Richebourg.It is comfortable and equipped self-catering cottage for 6 people with three spacious rooms and a living space. Pastry will be realised by the owner to welcome you. You will also find many activities during the holiday: fishing, horse riding ... Mésange : a pleasant cottage with all service you need !

Mrs. Hélène Vesselier welcome you in a rustic and style In a quiet and green environment, near military sites, this bright cottage has a large capacity and is accessible to disabled people. A farm visit can be realised and games for children are always available, something for all ages! Les Caperies : a comfortable cottage in a country area not to be missed! ! To visit the area you can receive advices from owners concerning the sites to visit, or the restaurants nearby. A booklet about the village of Richebourg is even available.

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

Outside the village, 2 independant bedrooms on the 1st floor, with private entrance and parking. Each bedroom is composed of bed for 2 people, a bathroom and a WC. TV and telephone are also in each room. Dining room, kitchen, rest room for the guests. Possibility of child's extra bed.

Mr. and Mrs. Senechal offer quality accommodation consisting of three separate bedrooms and comfortable, with a view on the beautiful park of one hectare and its pond. You will find near the site of many tourist attractions to visit, including cemeteries, the famous Belfry of Béthune and Grand Place's Art Deco ... Each room is individually decorated to suit all tastes: the room Melrose British style (20 m2), the Modern Rose family room (35 m2) and the Rose des Vents's room (35 m2) on the marine decor. They all have a double bed, desk, TV, bathroom and WC. The linen and towels are provided. A tray will also allow you to refresh your leisure. In the reception area, you take your breakfast and enjoy the view of the park but also by sharing with your guests will be delighted to share moments with you. Au Temps des Roses : bed and breakfast smooth, beauty and comfort ...

Hotel in BeuvryLooking for a simple and effective accommodation? You've found it! Reception opened from 6.30am to 9pm. 24 hours a day, with a room slot machine.5 km away from the city centre of Bethune, and close to many notable places in the Pas-de-Calais (Mining Museum Bruay-La-Buissiere, Marais de Saint Omer...), Hotel Cerise allows you to discover easily the region.It offers a functional accommodation with an interesting and affordable value for money. It has also extra services such as free Internet connection via wireless access, cable TV, car park, or the front desk opened every day. The rooms are comfortable and soundproofed. It is also possible to stay at the Hotel with your pet. As you can see, everything makes your life easier without spending too much money.Opening period: all the year round.Free access to internet by night.Group rates: attractive price for 3 people or proposal by the business manager.

Just 10 minutes from Stade Pierre Mauroy, come and "mingle" in a family setting in the colours of rugby. For more information, visit Website : www.hotel-agena.com/ Contact : 03 20 60 13 14