Sightseeing in Arras - what to see. Complete travel guide
Northern France is home to several beautiful cities, and Arras is definitely one of them. The central part of this city is an incredibly picturesque place. In the Middle Ages, this region was famous for its wall carpets with intricate pictures. Rat is still considered the symbol of this city, so it is present in numerous pictures and paintings.
First of all, Arras attracts travelers with its famous architectural attractions of the past centuries and war monuments. Nevertheless, guests of the city have an opportunity to diversify … 
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Arras is not rich in large shopping malls as there are mostly small specialty shops here. It is interesting to visit local clothing and shoe stores of famous French manufacturers. … Open
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Arras was fully rebuilt after two world wars. First of all, local people reconstructed two main squares of the city, the Main Square and Heroes Square. They date back to the 17th century. Having taken a stroll in the historical center of the city, tourists can see more than a hundred and half houses in Spanish and Flemish styles.
It is very interesting to visit Arras with children. Young travelers will find many interesting activities here. If you happen to visit this French city in summer, take your children to … Open
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The three-story museum of fine arts is located not far from the Main Square. The first floor of the venue is dedicated to archaeological findings, medieval art, and old tombstones. The second floor is an exhibition hall that displays the 18th-century paintings of the Dutch and Flemish schools. Finally, the third floor is the place where visitors can see paintings of the 19th century’s French artists. There are many beautiful landscape paintings here. The museum exhibits many precious works of such renowned painters as Rubens, Le Brun, Watteau, and Delacroix.
From an architectural point of view, Arras is one of the most beautiful cities in France. Although the city was severely damaged during World War I, there are still many notable … Open
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It is most comfortable to reach Arras from the capital of France, Paris. There are many trains that connect these two cities. Moreover, it is possible to buy tickets for high-speed trains. In this case, the train ride will last only fifty minutes. It is cheaper to travel by bus but the time in transit will be longer in this case – up to three hours. There is one more way to reach Arras – from Brussels. The train ride lasts approximately one hour and fifteen minutes. It will take five hours to reach Arras from Brussels by bus. 
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Arras
♥ Castle 'Château de Olhain' Pas-de-Calais, 20.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Montmonrency' Nord, 30.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Péronne' Somme, 40 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Château de Wineck' Bas-Rhin, 50.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'La Royère Castle' , 55.4 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Arras
♥ Regional Nature Park 'Scarpe-Escaut' , 50.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Avesnois' , 73.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Caps et marais d’Opale' , 79.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Oise-Pays de France' , 124 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Vexin français' , 148.3 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Arras and around
♥ Art museum 'Louvre-Lens' Lens, 15.6 km from the center. On the map
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Sights around Arras from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Undergrounds of Naur
From the series “Unbelievable Underground Mini-Cities”
Check on the map: Distance from Arras center - 45.6 km.
This city was found in the end of the 19th century. The researchers have found there a quite complex system of underground streets, squares and galleries. The whole area of the underground tunnels goes up to 2 kilometers. They are located 33 meters under the ground. There were found a lot of interesting buildings, one of them is an old church. Also, the researchers have cleared up that all city buildings were built by human force. Since the Medieval times, the Undergrounds of Naur had been covered with black legends, some people thought that this is an Aceldama. All these legends are connected with that fact that conquerors couldn’t understand where people went in just a few minutes. And how they knew that the conquerors were coming. …
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